Suspect Stabs Two Officers After Using 1-Year-Old as Shield

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Bay City, Michigan — On December 11, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Bay City Department of Public Safety responded to the 1100 block of N Jackson St, on the East side of Bay City, regarding a subject wanted for violating the conditions of his bond. The suspect, 23-year-old Eshawn Langston, with a history of confrontations involving law enforcement. He was seated in a vehicle with his 1-year-old child. Officers informed him he was under arrest for violating his bond conditions, but he declined to exit the vehicle. After repeated requests for compliance, officers took action to gain entry to the vehicle. The individual attempted to flee, colliding with a police vehicle in the process.

Further efforts were made to safely detain the individual, including the use of a Taser. During the interaction, the individual attempted to avoid custody by holding the child in his arms. Officers successfully separated him from the child and took him into custody. During the arrest, the individual used a knife, causing injuries to two officers. Both officers received medical care and were released. The subject was transported to jail, and a report was submitted to the Bay County Prosecutor’s Office for review of potential charges. The 1-year-old child was safely reunited with his mother and was unharmed.