At Rest

Deadly force
Howard City police called Montcalm County sheriff's deputies and state police at 1:45 a.m. to help arrest Phillip Preston Williams, who was reportedly wanted for a parole violation, at Kenyon's Kolony in Howard City. Two troopers arrived at the bar and saw Williams get into a car. A short chase ensued until Williams stopped the car after about three blocks. Williams allegedly got out with a shotgun and shot at the troopers, who returned fire. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
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