Pipe bomb detonation leads to SWAT team standoff

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — A wanted 58-year-old fugitive was suspected to be staying in the 28000 block of C.R. 388 and after authorities obtained a probable cause to search the property, the fugitive detonated a pipe bomb.

Authorities then requested assistance from the Van Buren County SWAT team around 11 a.m. on July 4.

Verbal negotiations began urging a peaceful surrender, but the response was the suspects intent to kill all officers on scene…

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