‘Politically Motivated’ Incident Reportedly Leaves 80-Year-Old Trump Supporter In Critical Condition, Suspect Appeared To Target ‘Both Trump And Law Enforcement Supporters’

The Hancock Police Department has responded to three different incidents that appeared to be “politically motivated.”

“Two of the incidents involved vehicles that were intentionally vandalized,” the Hancock Police Department stated in a press release.

Hancock is a city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

“At approximately 5:45PM, in the 1600 blk of Anthony Street, the same subject driving an ATV (4-wheel) allegedly with intention to do harm drove into the residence yard, running over an 80-year-old male who was posting a political sign in his yard. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and remains in critical condition,” the press release read.

“It is believed that the person driving the ATV is involved in all three incidents. Be aware, the subject appeared to target both Trump and Law Enforcement supporters. The Hancock Police Department is looking for any help from the community in identifying the subject. Suspect description given is thin build with possible dreadlocks or long hair,” it added.

BREAKING REPORT: ‘Politically Motivated’ Attack leaves Elderly Trump Supporter In Critical Condition after being RAN OVER by an ATV..

According to a press release from the Hancock Police Department, the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was placing a yard sign in… pic.twitter.com/BTbuugcuml

— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) July 23, 2024

CBS News reports:

Authorities in Michigan are investigating after someone allegedly ran over an elderly man with an ATV and vandalized vehicles in what they believe are politically motivated incidents, police said.

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On Sunday, officers in Hancock, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, responded to three incidents that appeared to be politically motivated.

In two of the incidents, a suspect intentionally vandalized vehicles, according to a release from Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman.

Then, at 5:45 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Anthony St. after the same suspect driving an ATV allegedly intentionally drove through a yard and ran over an 80-year-old man who was putting up a political sign in his front yard.

The 80-year-old was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

“Manhunt underway in Hancock, Michigan after a suspect ran over an 80-year-old man who was putting a Trump sign in his yard. Police believe this individual is involved in a string of politically motivated attacks. The individual was driving an ATV and pulled the sign out of the yard. When the victim tried to put it back, the suspect ran him over. The victim has been taken to the hospital and is in critical condition,” Libs of TikTok wrote.

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BREAKING: Manhunt underway in Hancock, Michigan after a suspect ran over an 80-year-old man who was putting a Trump sign in his yard. Police believe this individual is involved in a string of politically motivated attacks.

The individual was driving an ATV and pulled the sign… pic.twitter.com/lGMe2ppU3c

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 23, 2024

“An old man in Hancock, Michigan is in critical condition with a brain bleed after a suspect on an ATV attacked him while the elderly man was putting up a Trump sign in his yard. Police say this was a ‘politically motivated’ attack,” Robby Starbuck said.

“The suspect used an ATV to run over the man. Police say the elderly man could die from the brain bleed. The suspect reportedly tried to remove the Trump 2024 signs as well. Police in Hancock, MI say there were 2 other politically motivated attacks the same day against conservatives. This is what the media and the Democrats are creating with their lies,” he added.

An old man in Hancock, Michigan is in critical condition with a brain bleed after a suspect on an ATV attacked him while the elderly man was putting up a Trump sign in his yard. Police say this was a “politically motivated” attack.

The suspect used an ATV to run over the man.… pic.twitter.com/zODkhkBFR4

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) July 23, 2024

According to Michigan News Source, the “suspect was found deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

#BREAKING In Hancock, Michigan, an 80-year-old man was run down while putting up a Trump sign!!! Remains hospitalized – The suspect was found deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.#Michigan pic.twitter.com/sbDBMcl0oK

— Michigan News Source (@MINewsSource) July 23, 2024

WLUC reports:

A 22-year-old man who was identified by the City of Hancock Police Department as the suspect who vandalized property and ran over an 80-year-old man with an ATV over the weekend has been found dead.

In cooperation with the City of Hancock Police Department (HPD), deputies from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were dispatched Monday to an address on Samson Street in Quincy Township.

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, Hancock police received a message from an individual at that address who said they wanted to confess to a crime involving an ATV driver within the last 24 hours and asked authorities to “send someone to pick me up.”

When responders arrived on the scene, they discovered the man dead, the cause of which appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Investigators say deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence and recovered several electronic devices, which will be searched by forensic specialists. The four-wheeler used during the incident, as well as the clothing the suspect had been wearing, were additionally found at the suspect’s home.

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The crimes reported in Hancock appear to have been politically motivated, targeting victims who display Trump election signs as well as law enforcement appreciation stickers and flags, deputies say.

The HCSO and the HPD say there is no further threat to the public.