Livonia house explosion, suspected arson, ends with police shooting, killing homeowner

A suspected arson at a Livonia residence led to an explosion, fire, and a police shooting that killed the 61-year-old homeowner. Officers found gas lines cut, prompting an arson investigation, and encountered the armed homeowner in a neighboring backyard, resulting in a fatal shooting. Two investigations are ongoing: one for arson and another for the officer-involved shooting.