Lansing man charged with attempted murder in shooting incident

LANSING — A 36-year-old Lansing man faces an attempted murder charge following a Thursday night shooting on the city’s south side.

Ingham County Prosecutor John J. Dewane’s office charged Matthew Husse with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm in connection with the incident on Lowcroft Avenue, according to a news release.

The charges stem from a police response at approximately 10:35 p.m. March 12. 

Authorities say a 57-year-old man was injured in the shooting incident. The victim suffered a gunshot wound and was in critical but stable condition, according to the prosecutor’s office. 

“It’s alleged that the defendant assaulted the victim and that he had a rifle in his possession at the time,” said Scott Hughes, a spokesperson for the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. 

Lansing Police Department officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Lowcroft Avenue following reports of gunfire, the release stated. Upon arrival, police detained a person of interest at the scene.

Investigators submitted a warrant request to the prosecutor’s office on Friday, March 13, leading to the felony charges. Husse was subsequently arraigned in 54-A District Court.

Court records indicate Husse is scheduled for a probable cause conference at 8:30 a.m. March 26, followed by a preliminary examination at 8 a.m. April 2. 

Both proceedings will take place before Judge Cynthia M. Ward.

The Lansing Police Department has not yet released information regarding the condition of the victim or a potential motive for the shooting.