An incident in Hancock, Michigan is under investigation as authorities look into what appear to be politically motivated attacks, including an elderly man being hit by an ATV and multiple vandalism of vehicles.
Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman released a statement detailing the incidents that occurred Sunday in this small Upper Peninsula town.
An elderly man in Hancock, Michigan is in critical condition with a brain bleed after a suspect in an all-terrain vehicle attacked him while the elderly man was putting up a Trump sign in his yard. Police say it was a “politically motivated” attack.
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In two separate incidents, a suspect intentionally damaged vehicles, leaving residents with large repair bills. But the worst act occurred around 5:45 p.m. when the same suspect, riding an ATV, deliberately swerved into a yard on Anthony St., plowing into an 80-year-old man who was proudly displaying a political sign in the your front lawn.
The impact left the elderly man seriously injured, prompting him to be rushed to a local hospital. At this time, he remains in critical condition, fighting for his life against the consequences of this attack.
BREAKING: Manhunt underway in Hancock, Michigan after suspect runs over 80-year-old man who was putting up a Trump sign in his yard. Police believe this person is involved in a series of politically motivated attacks.
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Hancock police revealed their belief that the same person is responsible for all three incidents.
They issued a warning to the community, saying, “Be aware, the subject appeared to target both Trump supporters and law enforcement,” indicating that political affiliations may have played a role in motivating the author.
Taking a step forward in the investigation, law enforcement identified the driver of the ATV on Monday evening.
Although the identity of the suspect has not been released to the public, authorities are working diligently to find out the vital details about these alarming incidents that have left the community on edge.
At the moment, the investigation continues, with the aim of finding out the full extent of the facts.