Man Dies by Suicide as Deputies Attempt to Serve Mental Health Order in Genoa Township
A man in Genoa Township, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office attempted to serve him with an involuntary mental health commitment order. The incident occurred in the Brighton Village mobile home community. As deputies approached the residence, they heard gunfire and took cover, requesting additional patrol units. Negotiators attempted to contact the man, believed to be in a mental health crisis, but were unsuccessful. After several hours, officers breached a window, allowing firefighters to deploy a drone inside, which discovered the man deceased. The scene was processed by the Livingston County Detective Bureau and the Medical Examiner’s Office.