Death by Cop 2021-2025
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John R. Neitling
Gender : Male
Age : 40
Race : White
Date : 01/07/2021
Location : 400 block East Broad Street
City : Chesaning
County : Saginaw
State : Michigan
Agency : Michigan State Police
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/07/2021, at approximately 6: 20 a.m., members of the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team were executing a high-risk search warrant at a residence located in the 400 block of East Broad Street, Chesaning, Michigan. The warrant was being served on behalf of the Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (BAYANET). As the troopers approached the front of the house, John R. Neitling confronted them while armed with a gun. In response, the troopers shot and killed him.This was reportedly the third drug raid at his residence in the past five years. An internal investigation found no violation of departmental policies and the officers returned to work. Neitling was described in his obituary as someone who enjoyed fishing, camping, music, and spending time with family and friends, and he worked at Maximum Roofing among other odd jobs. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepdaughter, and extended family.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality
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Last Update: 12/26/2024
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/state-police-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-chesaning
• https://www.wsgw.com/saginaw-county-prosecutor-determines-officer-involved-shooting-in-chesaning-justified/
