We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. ", Detroit police were responding to calls of shots fired on July 6, 2022, when officer Loren Courts was fatally shot. 7:41 p.m. - Four responding officers fired shots striking the suspect multiple times. My heart breaks for them as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. He said the woman had been waiting for a bus when the suspect walked by her, returned and shot her without provocation. Detroit detectives are still putting pieces together after a 3-year-old girl was shot on Detroits west side. He's advancing toward her with the Draco. DETROIT A Detroit police officer and a man wielding an assault-style weapon were fatally shot on the city's west side Wednesday night, Detroit police Chief James White said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He also called for courts and lawmakers to step up. 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. Officers were called at about 12:30 a.m. to a home in the 20500 block of Capitol . Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. White called the shooting "unacceptable. Officer Courts was a dedicated public servant and proud Detroiter. He fired into the air before going into his home foranother gun. Police say the two men were shot multiple times. McGinnis said the second shooting happened 30 minutes after the first shooting. 1:04. Police said the shooting. Woman shot in face, killed on West Side 00:23 CHICAGO (CBS) - A woman is killed after being shot on the city's West Side Tuesday night. The courts: open up, have trials, hold people accountable," he said. The other three were taken to a hospital and are listed in temporary serious condition, officials said. White said the suspect did not rob or attempt to rob any of the victims. "These assault weapons are ridiculous in our communities and they're causing death. They very likely could have prevented two and probably three tragedies had they had an immediate notice," Duggan said. A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit. The suspect was shot and killed. One woman is dead and two men are injured after a shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side, police said. 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. 2:10. DETROIT One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroits west side. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct . Officer Courts was a second-generation Detroit police officer. DETROIT - Three people were killed in an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's . Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. The male cop was shot shortly around 4:45 p.m. in Gage Park in . McGinnis said that as officers were investigating the second shooting, they responded to the sound of gunshots nearby and found another woman fatally shot. A man was fatally shot Monday afternoon on Detroits west side. It's the same home where two sisters were killed last month. 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. "This time a law enforcement officer was killed with an assault rifle. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. July 7, 2022 Russ McNamara. "Yesterday, I made a plea to family and friends of the shooter to turn him in. In that episode, a 911 caller reported that a woman in her 40s was lying on a sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. 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. The incident was . The scene was still active as of 11 p.m. Friday night. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. A 13-year-old produced a gun and shot a 12-year-old in the chest, killing them, according to Detroit police. "I along with so many others are mourning the senseless death of Detroit police officer Loren Counts. Police say two men ages 34 and 24 were shot multiple times. Together, we can keep them safe on the job and protect public safety. 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. Published March 1, 2023 8:32PM. A woman is dead and two men wounded after an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's west side, police said. 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. His entire family spent Sunday and part of Monday morning searching for the teen until his body was found shot multiple times in the apartment building in the basement laundry room seen in the video player above. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct. 29) in the area of Northlawn and Cortland streets. Commander Michael McGinnis of the Detroit Police Department laid out a timeline of the shootings, saying the first occurred at 4:45 a.m. when a 28-year-old man was approached by the suspect and shot. Officers were called at about 11:20 p.m. to the8500 block of Strathmoor near Joy Road and Hubbell. DETROIT (WILX) - A police officer and a suspect were killed in a shooting Wednesday evening on Detroit's west side. "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. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the city's west side. Before returning to Michigan, Megan reported at stations across the country including Northern Michigan, Southwest Louisiana and a sister station in Southwest Virginia. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. Police said a black truck with two people inside was parked on Stoepel Street and another person was walking on the street when shots were fired at the truck. That person has not yet been identified. The driver of the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. ", Detroit police officer Loren Courts was shot and killed on July 6, 2022, while responding to a call on the city's west side. ", Detroit police officer Loren Courts (far right) was shot and killed on July 6, 2022, while responding to a call on the city's west side. Crime and Public Safety. McGinnis noted that no one called 911 to report the first shooting, a detail both White and Duggan said they found troubling. White added, "What we don't want to happen is gunshots to become commonplace in our community. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in the area of Joy and Marlow. They found a51-year woman had been shot, according to authorities. "It was a tragic event," said Detroit police chief James White. The last Chicago police officer shot and killed in the line of duty was Officer Ella French on Aug. 7, 2021. 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. "But, in fact, somebody close to him did respond. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. 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. 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. Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. 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. Prosecutors said the victim, identified as Chayne Lewis Lee of Detroit, was discovered lying in the doorway of a church by police officers. Friends and family gathered to honor the life of 14-year-old Ryan Parker, who lost his life to gun violence. "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. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. On Wednesday night, someone. The Pilots shoot 37.1% from 3 which is 45th in the country and score 77.5 . 7:30 p.m. - Authorities received reports of shots fired in the area. "Our hearts go out to Officer Courts' family, friends, and fellow officers through this difficult time. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Officials say a Detroit police officer and a suspect was injured in a shooting on the citys west side. In a news release on Facebook Sunday night, Detroit police said a suspect was in custody after firing multiple rounds and striking eight people at 2:40 a.m. The TV station reported he came back outbegan shooting at a house where a party was taking place. Russ McNamara. 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. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. A gun shop owner says he followed the proper steps after a Detroit man was arrested for buying a gun and giving it to the teen who killed Detroit police Officer Loren Courts. He said the victim was found three blocks from the first shooting. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The 24-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene, police said. Yesterday, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 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. The shooting happened in the 5500 block of West Lemoyne . They said investigators are still working to determine what happened and identify the shooters. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The double shooting . Police say Davis was shooting from inside the building, blowing out a window. "Thankfully, there was another officer who stopped the threat.". 60-year-old DDOT bus driver beaten by teens, robbed of $7. In a news release on Facebook Sunday night, Detroit. The random shootings all occurred on the west side of Detroit in the span of 2 hours and 25 minutes Sunday morning. Megan Woods is thrilled to be back home and reporting at Local 4. Police lights. The police chief demanded change, adding that the issue "is all of our problems." "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. I don't have words Yesterday was simply the worst day of this family's life. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A woman is dead and two men wounded after an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's west side, police said. DETROIT - Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Friday on Detroit's west side.. "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. Police are speaking out after a pizza delivery driver was killed on Detroits west side. Detroit police say that at about 1:25 a.m. on May 24, the. Police are looking for a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Detroit. Police say Davis used a Draco pistol in the shooting. Police said a black Tahoe pulled up next to the Camaro and those inside fired multiple gunshots, hitting all four men in the Camaro. 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. Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. The alleged shooter, according to the TV station, came home to avehicle blocking his driveway. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. (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. "We were robbed of one of our heroes," White said, adding that Courts was a husband and father of two children. The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Janea Fletcher. DETROIT Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the citys west side. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. DETROIT - One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroit's west side. 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. / CW50 Detroit. All rights reserved. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 .. 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.". 2023 www.detroitnews.com. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The Detroit News. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St,. Upcoming court proceedings include a probable cause conference on Sept. 14 and a preliminary examination on Sept. 21. Detroit police Chief James White is expected to address a mass shooting that injured seven and killed one over the weekend. White said. "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. White said, "To his family, words cannot say what I need to say. A 19-year-old man faces murder charges for allegedly killing three people and wounding a fourth in a series of random, unprovoked shootings in Detroit on Sunday, officials said. All rights reserved. She glances back, braces herself, and continues applying pressure," White said. The random shootings all occurred on the west side of Detroit in the span of 2 hours and 25 minutes Sunday morning. "She made a choice that many people in the same circumstances would say they would make. Portland will have some tired legs which will likely hurt its 3-point shooting, which is a crucial part of its game. First published on July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM. White said a 9mm handgun was recovered from a residence where the assailant was arrested. "We must work together to take commonsense action. The investigation. 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.". "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. A piece of technology thats in parts of Detroit wasnt there to alert police when someone started shooting people at random Sunday. Attorney information was not immediately available. A teen was in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning on Detroit's west side, police said. The victim, identified by the prosecutor's office as 43-year-old Lari Briscol of Detroit, was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Hartunian at . (KPRC/File) DETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the city's west side. March 1, 2023, 11:16 PM. "When I saw him on the ground I told my dad exactly what to do, chest compressions just trying to keep him breathing.". 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. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. A 35-year-old man accused of trying to break into a Detroit home was shot and killed by someone inside that home. A police officer and a suspect were both killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, authorities said Wednesday night. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. At the appropriate time, we will formally honor his life and service to the resident of Detroit. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A person was fatally shot on Detroit's west side on Feb. 2. We don't want to become desensitized to someone shooting in our community. 3 Detroit police officers injured during 2 separate incidents. A single gunman shot four victims, three fatally, on Sunday morning. Dontae Ramon Smith, the 19-year-old man charged in a series of apparently random shootings in Detroit is pictured in an undated photo released by the Detroit Police Department, Aug. 31, 2022. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department), "The senseless violence ravaging our country has hit far too close to home tonight. 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. 00:04. 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. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the citys west side. 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.". View Comments. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Ehamani Mack Davis, also died in the shooting. Detroit Police Chief James . (courtesy: Detroit Police Department). 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. ", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Three blocks of Stoepel Street are closed for the investigation. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a Detroit apartment complex Sunday morning. Police are investigating two separate mass shootings in Detroit that happened within 12 hours of each other. French and her partner, Carlos Yanez, were shot after they and Officer Joshua Blas . A second person has died after eight people were shot in Detroit early Sunday morning, according to police. No details about the victims or the alleged shooter were released. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. My condolences go out to his wife Kristine Court, his two children, family members and his fellow officers. 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.". Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. The shooting happened at about 1:37 a.m. in the 18600 Stahelin Avenue near Seven Mile . 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. One person has died and two others were injured in a shooting in Detroit. According to preliminary reports, the shooter was angryabout his driveway being blocked. A Detroit woman pleads with the police to put an end to the gunfire happening right outside of her home. 3. 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. (WDIV) A man was killed early Monday morning in a shooting on the city's west side, authorities said.. 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. We will continue backing up law enforcement not only with our words, but with our actions. 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. It was that community input that allowed the police officers to take this individual into custody without any further violence.". Police said the shooting happened on Stoepel Street, just west of Livernois Avenue. The Tahoe drove off in an unknown direction. We constantly speak out about the levels of gun violence throughout our nation. 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. "May God bless Officer Loren Courts' soul and his family and friends in their time of grief and need.". A Detroit family wants justice for their teenage daughter that was killed in a shooting in September on Detroits east side. Medics took the woman to the hospital, where she waspronounced dead. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A shootout on Detroit's west side Wednesday evening left a Detroit Police officer and an alleged gunman dead. All rights reserved. DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Detroit police are investigating after a home was shot up on the west side. Officers were called at . A 26-year-old man was charged Sunday for illegally purchasing a firearm for another man who is accused of using that gun to shoot and kill a Detroit police officer. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. An all-hands-on-deck search involving multiple law enforcement agencies -- including the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of Homeland Security -- took place Sunday afternoon after police determined the same gun was used in all four shootings, authorities said. Whitmer for freedom after 46 years, More:State commission says judge should be disbarred for lying about her son's child abuse. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 0:00. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Detroit police said the victim was sitting in . No further information is known at this time. "Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Loren Courts. 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. 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.
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