John Andrew Jenuwine

John Andrew Jenuwine's death resulted from multiple gunshot wounds sustained during a law enforcement shooting on January 6, 2026. Following a 32-minute police pursuit, deputies executed a PIT maneuver that overturned his van. Four deputies then opened fire, discharging a total of 27 rounds. Jenuwine was struck seven times, primarily in his arms and legs, and ultimately died from the gunshot injuries and associated blood loss. No weapon was recovered from the vehicle.

The events leading to John Jenuwine's death began when emergency dispatchers received reports of a white van being driven erratically through Ypsilanti Township during the early morning hours of January 6, 2026. A second caller alleged that the driver had pointed what appeared to be a handgun at another motorist. Deputies attempted to stop the van, but the driver fled, resulting in a pursuit lasting approximately 32 minutes. During the chase, the van reportedly stopped several times and reversed aggressively toward police vehicles without making contact. The pursuit ended when deputies used a PIT maneuver, causing the van to roll onto its side. Moments later, deputies surrounded the overturned vehicle. One deputy shouted that the driver had a gun, though subsequent investigations found no firearm. Four deputies then fired 27 rounds into the van from multiple directions. Jenuwine was struck seven times and suffered fatal injuries. Attorneys representing the family contend that he was unarmed, that the force used was unjustified, and that officers failed to render prompt medical assistance as he lay wounded.