The woman shot by deputies near Big Rapids on Friday had been trying to throw an explosive at the deputies, according to investigators.
The incident started around 11:20 a.m. on August 22 when the woman was reported for not leaving private property near Hayes Road and 230th Avenue, per the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office.
The 36-year-old woman did not follow the commands of the deputies, then attacked them. She also pulled out the gasoline-based explosive and moved to throw it at the deputies. One of the deputies opened fire, striking the woman…