Every resource imaginable needs to be provided to keep all of us safe especially our children and the brave men and women in law enforcement that risk their lives every day in the face of escalating violence. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Ehamani Mack Davis, also died in the shooting. / CW50 Detroit. White said, "To his family, words cannot say what I need to say. A Detroit police officer and a suspect died Wednesday after a shooting on the citys west side, officials said. Neighbors told a Free Press reporter on Sunday that the car was only slightly blocking the driveway, leaving enough roomfor a car to pull in. The alleged shooter, according to the TV station, came home to avehicle blocking his driveway. It was that community input that allowed the police officers to take this individual into custody without any further violence.". Crime and Public Safety. Police Chief James White says the gun was recently purchased but police are investigating whether it was purchased legally. 3 Detroit police officers injured during 2 separate incidents. When asked whether detectives have determined a motive for the rampage, White said, "Obviously, there is nothing that should motivate you to do something this tragic.". Our entire city is holding his family in our hearts tonight and will be with them every step of the way in the difficult days ahead.". "I will tell you that it's a 19-year-old and we don't see any criminal history at this time, and we have some indication that there is mental illness," White said. "There are four separate cases at this time because the incidents were initially thought to be unrelated," the office said, noting that the cases will be consolidated for preliminary court hearings. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. Detroit police say that at about 1:25 a.m. on May 24, the. Police are investigating two separate mass shootings in Detroit that happened within 12 hours of each other. In a separate incident, A Detroit police officer was hit by a car. The trucks passenger was killed and two others were injured. Officers were called at about 12:30 a.m. to a home in the 20500 block of Capitol . The random shootings all occurred on the west side of Detroit in the span of 2 hours and 25 minutes Sunday morning. Detroit Police Chief James White says there's "too much gun violence in this city" and a five-year department veteran "paid the ultimate sacrifice.". It's the same home where two sisters were killed last month. 00:38. One man was killed in the shooting, police said. Detroit police are looking for a driver involved in a shooting on Sunday night. Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. 1:04 Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. I don't have words Yesterday was simply the worst day of this family's life. The Wayne County Prosecutors Office announced a manslaughter charge against a 13-year-old boy for fatally shooting a 14-year-old girl in a Detroit apartment on Sunday. A shootout on Detroit's west side Wednesday evening left a Detroit Police officer and an alleged gunman dead. The other three were taken to a hospital and are listed in temporary serious condition, officials said. One person has died and two others were injured in a shooting in Detroit. He also called for courts and lawmakers to step up. Dontae Ramon Smith was charged Wednesday with three counts each of first-degree murder, as well as one count of assault with intent to murder, one count of animal cruelty and four counts of felony firearm in connection with the shooting rampage, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced. She was a mother of seven children, ages 2-17. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in the area of Joy and Marlow. According to authorities, a 23-year-old man and a passenger were in a . ", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 7:39 p.m. - Two scout cars with four officers arrive on the scene, 7:40 p.m. - Fallen Officer Courts was shot, 7:40 p.m. - Two additional scout cars with four more officers arrive, 7:41 p.m. - Suspected gunman walks out of building with a weapon. Officials at the scene of a July 26, 2021, fatal shooting on Detroit's west side. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. At the appropriate time, we will formally honor his life and service to the resident of Detroit. It is unacceptable. WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) reportedthe shooting was sparked by a driveway being blocked by a parked vehicle belonging to people attending a party in the 11600 block of Coyle Street, near Plymouth Road. "Our hearts go out to Officer Courts' family, friends, and fellow officers through this difficult time. (CNN) -- Two Michigan State students wounded in the mass shooting on campus in February have been discharged from hospital, according to the university's police department. "When I saw him on the ground I told my dad exactly what to do, chest compressions just trying to keep him breathing.". The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. He said the suspect walked away, but returned and shot the woman again before fleeing. He loved his job and put on his uniform every day to keep his community safe. Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. By: CNN. ", "I extend my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Officer Loren Courts and the entire Detroit Police Department in the wake of this tragedy, especially his wife and two children. The shooting happened at 2:40 a.m. when a man who lived across the street from the party became upset about his driveway being blocked, the Detroit Police Department said in a Facebook post .. Police say Davis used a Draco pistol in the shooting. McGinnis noted that no one called 911 to report the first shooting, a detail both White and Duggan said they found troubling. He said the woman had been waiting for a bus when the suspect walked by her, returned and shot her without provocation. DETROIT (WILX) - A police officer and a suspect were killed in a shooting Wednesday evening on Detroit's west side. In that episode, a 911 caller reported that a woman in her 40s was lying on a sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Janea Fletcher. DETROIT - Three people were killed in an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's . One woman is dead and two men are injured after a shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side, police said. No details about the victims or the alleged shooter were released. A teen was in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning on Detroit's west side, police said. Detroit police said the victim was sitting in . The victim, who died at the scene, has yet to be identified. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A person was fatally shot on Detroit's west side on Feb. 2. 7:30 p.m. - Authorities received reports of shots fired in the area. A 20-year-old Detroit man is facing murder charges after police say he shot another man in the neck at a liquor store before fleeing the scene. The Pilots shoot 37.1% from 3 which is 45th in the country and score 77.5 . They said investigators are still working to determine what happened and identify the shooters. One woman is dead and two men are injured after a shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side, police said. 0:57 One person was killed and seven others were wounded in a mass shooting on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, police said. Whitmer for freedom after 46 years, State commission says judge should be disbarred for lying about her son's child abuse, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Crime Stoppers is asking for the public to share any information they have in the death of a 39-year-old man found fatally shot in his truck. 1:04. Yesterday, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Officials say a Detroit police officer and a suspect was injured in a shooting on the citys west side. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. Whitmer for freedom after 46 years, More:State commission says judge should be disbarred for lying about her son's child abuse. Police are speaking out after a pizza delivery driver was killed on Detroits west side. She glances back, braces herself, and continues applying pressure," White said. DETROIT - An unidentified man was found fatally shot early Tuesday morning on Detroit's northwest side, according to authorities. "Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Loren Courts. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Police said the shooting happened on Stoepel Street, just west of Livernois Avenue. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department), "The senseless violence ravaging our country has hit far too close to home tonight. The police chief demanded change, adding that the issue "is all of our problems." The scene was still active as of 11 p.m. Friday night. Officer Courts, a legacy member of the Detroit Police Department and 5-year veteran on the force, will be terribly missed by his fellow officers and the entire City of Detroit. On Wednesday night, someone. "If someone uses a weapon in our community, we're going to use every resource we have to lock you up and we make no apologies about that," White said. 3. Community activists said more must be done to keep people patronizing those stores safe after a mother was shot and killed last week as she was leaving her neighborhood store in Detroit. Prosecutors said the victim, identified as Chayne Lewis Lee of Detroit, was discovered lying in the doorway of a church by police officers. Officer Courts was a second-generation Detroit police officer. "Our thoughts go out to the Detroit Police Department, the loved ones of the fallen officer, and the entire community that has been impacted by this devastating act of violence. DETROIT Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the citys west side. "May God bless Officer Loren Courts' soul and his family and friends in their time of grief and need.". Together, we can keep them safe on the job and protect public safety. The 24-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene, police said. White said. A woman is dead and two men wounded after an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's west side, police said. Around 10:50 p.m. Monday, four men were inside a red Chevrolet Camaro driving east on W. Davidson near Woodrow Wilson Street, according to the Detroit Police Department after preliminary investigations. He said ballistic tests done immediately on the firearm confirmed suspicions from shell casings collected at each crime scene that it was used in all of the shootings. The shooting happened in the area of Pembroke Avenue and Evergreen Road. He said the victim was found three blocks from the first shooting. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the city's west side. Officials say that three out of the eight victims were transported to the hospital and were in surgery Sunday morning. Police believe a 19-year-old suspected shooter who killed three people and injured a fourth on Sunday in Detroit would have continued his shooting spree had he not been caught. ", Detroit police were responding to calls of shots fired on July 6, 2022, when officer Loren Courts was fatally shot. Police Department Chief James White speaks on search for shooting suspect in multiple shootings in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2022. "We must work together to take commonsense action. One man is dead and another man is in critical condition. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 2 dead, 2 injured after early Sunday Morning shooting on Detroit's east side Kellen Voss 8:42 AM, Feb 26, 2023 Detroit 'Fall Back in Love Comedy & Music Jam Tour' to make Detroit stop 2:03. There should never be a condition ever that someone uses a gun in our community that's unaccounted for.". Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Before returning to Michigan, Megan reported at stations across the country including Northern Michigan, Southwest Louisiana and a sister station in Southwest Virginia. The shooting happened in the 5500 block of West Lemoyne . A crash on westbound I-96 on West Grand Boulevard in Wayne County blocked the left and right center lines around 4:50 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The tweet did . 2 men injured in drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side Two men were shot while walking down Beaconsfield Street in. It didn't seem likely that he could be taken into custody without incident," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said during a news conference on Monday announcing the arrest. DETROIT (WXYZ) The Detroit Police Department confirms two men were involved in a double shooting Saturday morning in Detroit. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct . A 35-year-old man accused of trying to break into a Detroit home was shot and killed by someone inside that home. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. A Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city's Southwest side on Wednesday, police officials confirmed. At 7:08 a.m., a 76-year-old man out walking his dog was confronted by the suspect, who allegedly shot him and his dog in yet another unprovoked attack. Police Chief James White is scheduled tohold a press conference at1:00 p.m. Monday, which will be available on the Detroit Police Department's Facebook page. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. All rights reserved. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. Detroit City Council President Pro-Tem James Tate: "City of Detroit and the entire state of Michigan mourns today with the family and friends of Detroit Police Officer Loren Court after a tragic shooting on Detroit's westside while in the line of duty. He attempted to gain cover but collapsed on the ground, prompting his partner officer Amanda Hudgens to administer aid. Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield: "While responding to a call Wednesday night, Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts was met with open fire and was shot and killed. No further details have been revealed. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. Two people are in custody after police say they broke into a business in Detroit. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department). White added, "What we don't want to happen is gunshots to become commonplace in our community. Detroit police are still trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The male cop was shot shortly around 4:45 p.m. in Gage Park in . FOX 2 (WJBK) - Two people were shot including a 65-year-old woman, fatally in Detroit Wednesday night. 7:41 p.m. - Four responding officers fired shots striking the suspect multiple times. A Detroit police officer was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after being shot in the leg by their partner. Three blocks of Stoepel Street are closed for the investigation. 2023 www.freep.com. Officers were called at about 12:30 a.m. to a home in the20500 block of Capitol Street near Interstate 96 and Evergreen, according to authorities. "It was a tragic event," said Detroit police chief James White. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct. 29) in the area of Northlawn and Cortland streets. The incident was . The suspect was arrested on Monday, roughly 12 hours after allegedly committing the last shooting, when someone close to him recognized him in a surveillance photo police officials released during a search for him and contacted authorities, officials said. Officers were called at . We will continue backing up law enforcement not only with our words, but with our actions. Metro Detroiters gathered at the gun store in Eastpointe to protest gun violence after a Detroit officer was killed last week. May we honor and remember him as a hero and recognize the sacrifice those in law enforcement make on a daily basis to protect our communities.". My heart breaks for them as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Detroit Police and investigators look over a homicide scene on Wyoming Avenue, near the corner of Seven Mile Road in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2022. 2:10. All rights reserved. "We were robbed of one of our heroes," White said, adding that Courts was a husband and father of two children. Officer Courts was a dedicated public servant and proud Detroiter. Police are searching for someone accused of shooting a woman and stealing her car. Detroit does not have a ShotSpotter gunfire detection system like many large cities, which immediately notifies police of the location of gunshots, Duggan and White said. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the Detroit Police Departments HomicideTask Force at (313) 596-2260 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1 (800) SPEAK-UP. Members of the National Action Network are demanding that Detroit police release the names of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Porter Burks that happened on Oct. 2. A teenager was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side. All the victims are men. This is unacceptable and it needs to stop.". "But, in fact, somebody close to him did respond. 19 year old Donte Ramon Smith was charged in connection with the shootings. "We are all still reeling from the tragedies of gun violence throughout the city and the nation, and now one of our own, yet another. A Detroit woman pleads with the police to put an end to the gunfire happening right outside of her home. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Two men were shot while walking down Beaconsfield Street in Detroit on Saturday night after a vehicle pulled up and began firing. White said technology played a key role in cracking the case, explaining that it allowed investigators to quickly analyze shell casings from each of the crime scenes and determine that the same gun was used in all four shootings. McGinnis said that as officers were investigating the second shooting, they responded to the sound of gunshots nearby and found another woman fatally shot. March 1, 2023, 11:16 PM. According to preliminary reports, the shooter was angryabout his driveway being blocked. We don't want to become desensitized to someone shooting in our community. DETROIT - Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Friday on Detroit's west side.. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. Michigan State Police said in a tweet its Homicide Task Force was called to the scene at 6:15 a.m. Sunday to assist Detroit police. Smith was arraigned and remanded to jail on the murder charges Wednesday. A 2-year-old girl and a bystander were shot on Detroits southwest side Tuesday morning when someone opened fire from a vehicle, according to police. A 13-year-old produced a gun and shot a 12-year-old in the chest, killing them, according to Detroit police. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the citys west side. Police say two men ages 34 and 24 were shot multiple times. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police say, on Thursday, September 15th around noon, suspects were seen driving near W. 7 Mile Rd and Meyers Rd shooting into an occupied vehicle. They very likely could have prevented two and probably three tragedies had they had an immediate notice," Duggan said. Detroit police Chief James White is expected to address a mass shooting that injured seven and killed one over the weekend. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The last Chicago police officer shot and killed in the line of duty was Officer Ella French on Aug. 7, 2021. 0:00. 2023 FOX Television Stations, The heaviest snow is behind us heading into the weekend, Snow storm shuts down Detroit Metro Airport, Power outages hit Metro Detroit hard as winter storm pounds area, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond talks with Detroit Titans guard Antoine Davis after coming up just short of the NCAA all-time scoring record, Police: Wayne County Morgue employee broke into homes of the deceased, Wayne County woman wins $1 million after 'random urge' to buy Michigan Lottery ticket, Police said Wayne County morgue contractor posed as cleanup crew while robbing home of recently deceased, Inside the Paint Bus - an art studio on wheels born in Detroit, Disneyland banned Rebel Wilson over selfie, actress says. "The lawmakers need to support them. We constantly speak out about the levels of gun violence throughout our nation. Four people were shot, with fatalities, by a person who appeared to be firing at people randomly over a roughly 2 1/2-hour period Sunday morning in Detroit, police said. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "I know from the time I spent with the officers yesterday, they're going to be haunted for a long time. The Tahoe drove off in an unknown direction. The shooting happened at about 1:37 a.m. in the 18600 Stahelin Avenue near Seven Mile . McGinnis said the second shooting happened 30 minutes after the first shooting. The incident is still being investigated and police urges anyone with information to call the departments Homicide Task Force at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit. He's advancing toward her with the Draco. Police are looking for a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Detroit. My condolences go out to his wife Kristine Court, his two children, family members and his fellow officers. The man charged with making the straw purchase of the gun that killed Detroit police Officer Loren Courts will stay in jail, officials say. Police Chief James White said investigators are probing the suspect's movements prior to his arrest to determine if he targeted anyone else. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Hartunian at . "Officer Courts made the ultimate sacrifice for the city he set out to protect and serve, and we all are humbled by his bravery and heroism. Detroit detectives are still putting pieces together after a 3-year-old girl was shot on Detroits west side. "I along with so many others are mourning the senseless death of Detroit police officer Loren Counts. "It was just going to be a fist fight and there was supposed to be no weapons involved, no cops involved," a witness told FOX 2. The news of Officer Courts' tragic and untimely death is shattering for the Courts family as he leaves behind a wife of 11 years, two children, and close immediate family. "Yesterday, I made a plea to family and friends of the shooter to turn him in. White said a 9mm handgun was recovered from a residence where the assailant was arrested. July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM (KPRC/File) DETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the city's west side. Friends and family gathered to honor the life of 14-year-old Ryan Parker, who lost his life to gun violence. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St,. For our families and communities, there is much work to do and I will continue the push to reduce gun violence and save lives here in the city of Detroit.". A second person has died after eight people were shot in Detroit early Sunday morning, according to police. Police say Davis was shooting from inside the building, blowing out a window. "Thankfully, there was another officer who stopped the threat.". The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. An investigation is underway after two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting in Detroits Lafayette Park area, police said. He followed in his father's footsteps and was a hero to all those who knew him, especially his wife and kids. Police said the shooting. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police confirmed that on June 21, a warrant for assault with intent to murder was submitted for Davis to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. A teenager was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. A man was fatally shot Monday afternoon on Detroits west side. The victim suffered a bullet wound to the leg, and neighbors who heard the gunshots likely saved the man's life by coming to his aid and putting a tourniquet on his leg and getting him to a hospital immediately, McGinnis said. "Enough is enough. A police officer and a suspect were both killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, authorities said Wednesday night. An 18-year-old from Grand Blanc was found dead in a vacant Detroit apartment unit on Monday. Officials said at this time they can only confirm that a woman in her 30s is dead and two men, one in his 30s and one in his 40s, are at a hospital in serious condition.
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