Prosecutor Recuses Self in East Lansing Shooting

The Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office has referred the East Lansing police shooting case to the Michigan Attorney General’s office due to a conflict of interest — the prosecutor has both personal and professional ties to the victim, lawyer Douglas Mielock, who was stabbed by suspect Isaiah Kirby during a confrontation. Officers fired shots after Kirby, armed with a knife, allegedly approached them despite commands to stop. With the Attorney General now reviewing the case, a fresh, impartial eye will determine whether any charges should be filed against the officers involved. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0788a1572f7476db