Man with dementia threatens others and fires shots in Adrian, Adrian MI

Weapons

Reported: 11/13/2025 03:23 PM

Near N Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221

Emergency responders arrived at a location near North Adrian Highway for a 58-year-old man with dementia who was threatening others and possibly armed with a knife. Shots were fired, and the man fled on foot wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans heading south. Medical help was on scene while police searched for the suspect.

Audio|Source: Lenawee County Police and Fire

02:27

Transcript:

00:00

7 Ocentral 81 with the medical near North Adrian Highway across from Raisin Valley Estates.

00:08

Caller stating she has a dementia patient out of control.

00:10

It's going to be a 58-year-old male.

00:12

She also did state that he is threatening everyone at the location.

00:16

Do have police in route.

00:18

Caller stated the subject may harm himself with the knife.

00:22

7-0 Central 81.

00:26

Central units responded in North Adrian Highway.

00:28

Be advised.

00:29

Caller did state that he is refusing medical at this time.

00:32

We do have medical in route, though.

00:38

Section 2 will be arrival.

00:41

Clear 152.

00:43

1452 same traffic.

00:45

Clear 14552.

00:46

6-104 Central Sun-Triver.

00:49

Clear 634. Clear 64.

00:50

Central 218.

00:56

218. To be advised, I've located the injured, 2-0-2 shots fired.

01:01

Clear 2 shots fired, 1828.

01:08

304 Central.

01:09

Subject was left of residence on foot.

01:11

He's wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans.

01:16

Clear 634, now left on foot, box watch for blue jeans.

01:22

1434, we have directions travel.

01:26

I'm sure, I believe somewhere to the south.

01:34

Still walking up.

01:40

Central 6-1-4, can I show you attached to the call?

01:44

Paper.

01:45

Clear, thank you.

01:51

Central 205 status.

01:57

Central 205 status.

01:58

Central 205 status.

02:02

Take care. Clear, scare.

02:08

1434, we're going to be pushing off from the south.

02:11

What's a delay on him leaving?

02:18

He left on foot shortly before our arrival, possibly headed somewhere south on North Adrian Highway.

02:25

We didn't see him coming in.

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