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Stonington assault involved gun, bat and tractor

MASONVILLE TOWNSHIP — Investigation of a shooting incident that occurred in Stonington over the weekend is continuing, according to Michigan State Police at the Gladstone Post.

The incident, which occurred Saturday at 12 p.m., apparently started with a dispute over a driveway. Troopers were dispatched to a shared driveway area on the Stonington Peninsula for a report of a neighbor dispute involving a firearm. When troopers arrived they learned two neighbors sharing the same driveway had an argument over maintaining the road.

The alleged suspect, a 79-year-old man, produced a baseball bat and revolver during the argument. He eventually fired multiple shots at the alleged victim, a 67-year-old man. None of the bullets struck the victim.

According to troopers, the victim used a small tractor to defend himself and eventually pinned the suspect to the ground until troopers arrived. The suspect was injured in the incident and was eventually transported to UP Health Systems in Marquette for treatment.

Troopers said their investigation is continuing.

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