"And without provocation he charged the officer with a knife in hand, gaining ground on them very quickly, and in fear of their life, they fired their weapons to stop the threat.". Detroit Police Chief James White and Mayor Mike Duggan announced a 12-point plan, Police plan to strictly enforce the city's curfew, Last weekend's first homicide victim was killed and three more were injured in a shooting just after midnight on Saturday, were charged in connection with Straughter's death on Tuesday, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Funeral services are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Springville, 801 Pittsburgh Police and paramedics respond to Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School for what turned out to be a hoax report of an active shooter, on Wednesday, March Police say he produced a handgun and shot Jesse Taggart, 33, of Salt Lake City, was arrested for investigation of attempted aggravated murder, King said. The Detroit Police Department is investigating A third victim, a woman in her 40s, was found in the area around 6:50 a.m. She died after being shot multiple times, police said. 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. The man's mother told police that he lost a 21-year-old friend over the weekend during a shooting incident and his 6-month-old cousin had passed away a month ago. Mohammed Syed is a reporter for NBC News' social newsgathering team. Detroit Police Chief James White said Monday that he is suspending two officers and one supervisor after police shot and killed a 27-year-old Black woman who was in the midst of a mental health crisis last week. All rights reserved. The charges against McClinton include assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, carrying a concealed weapon, felonious assault, and resisting and obstructing a police officer. The lawsuit claims gross negligence, assault, battery, and willful misconduct. Both were being booked into Utah County Jail. (CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Police Department held a press conference Thursday in regards to the fatal shooting of Officer Detroit Police and investigators look over a shooting scene on Pennington Drive, north of Seven Mile Road, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Detroit. [2], About 30 minutes later, police responded to a 911 call three blocks away. Tuesday night, King confirmed two people had been arrested in connection with the shooting. Detroit police have a person of interest in custody following the death of a highly beloved neurosurgeon, whose body The body of 53-year-old Devon Hoover was discovered The caller told police the shooting was part of a road rage incident and described the shooter's vehicle as a maroon passenger car. The police departments Office of Professional Development will review the supervisor's performance to see if a reduction in rank is warranted. This is not what we wanted.". Police officers were reportedly only a few yards away from Straughter when the shooting occurred, according to White. PROVO Two people were arrested Tuesday night in connection with the shooting of a motorist during a protest near the Provo Police Department the night before. Police also confirmed Tuesday they were still looking for a second gunman who is believed to have brandished his weapon and pointed it at the driver but did not fire. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The man was not part of the protest or counterprotest that had been going on, but was just driving in the area, said Provo Police Sgt. Detroit police were All Rights Reserved, This video contains sensitive or violent content, Police arrest 2 after man shot during Provo protest, Video: Police investigating after driver pushes through line of protesters in Provo, gunshot reported. On Facebook, their event page was originally titled End Police Brutality but was later changed to Marching for Racial Equality. [3][8] He was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of assault with intent to murder, one count of third-degree animal cruelty, and five counts of felony firearm on August 31. On August 28, 2022, a 19-year-old man allegedly opened fire in Detroit, Michigan, United States, randomly killing three people on the city's streets over a span of two hours and fifteen minutes. Detroit Police reported that arrests had been made in connection with the shootings at a news conference on Monday. "The department and the city is grieving this did not have to happen.". The officer, who remains unnamed, had been in the department for five years and came from a long line of Detroit police officers, Chief James White said. Detroit familys goldendoodle shot in jaw by Wayne State University police Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. He is accused of fatally shooting 39-year-old DeAndre Fortson through the side of a home in the 20150 block of Hartwell Street on April 1, and was charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm on Friday. The 48-year-old Detroit resident was fatally shot with a handgun last Saturday night after an argument outside his place of work escalated. A fourth person and a dog were injured. The victim, a 60-year-old Provo resident, remained hospitalized Tuesday but was stable, according to police. Police plan to strictly enforce the city's curfew of 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. for anyone below the age of 15 and 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. for anyone 16 or 17 years old. Police will add a hotline so that businesses can communicate directly with them if assistance is needed indoors, White said at the news conference. The circumstances of the shooting are unknown at this time. The suspect had a very limited criminal history "and so were trying to figure out what would be the motive in an unprovoked way to attack Detroit police officers for no apparent reason.". "This is the worst day of their lives," he said. In this video frame grab, a masked gunman can be seen pointing and firing at the driver of the white SUV during a protest in downtown Provo Monday night. He also faces allegations of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, rioting, threatening use of a weapon in a fight, criminal mischief and firing a weapon near a highway. July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM / CW50 Detroit. Chief White has said multiple times in the past month that Detroit is in a mental crisis and that a broken healthcare system has failed citizens. A male protester ran to the SUV on the passenger side, pointed a handgun at (the) driver and shot one round through the window, according to a synopsis of the incident by Provo Deputy Police Chief John Geyerman. You know, I look at everything and it's so early in the investigation that I'll have more findings when we're done here. Please enter valid email address to continue. Officers "just left him there, with his father and other family members, Fieger said. As police were investigating a shooting and car crash, a man drove through the crime scene, firing a gun out of the vehicle, police say. He said all of those interactions ended peacefully. Elaine Pinegar Hall, age 96 of Springville, Utah, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The conditions of the other victims are unknown at this time. When officers caught up with him, he pointed his gun at them again, and officers fired their weapons at him, according to police. I have some concerns with the pace in which we moved. Detroit police have a person of interest in custody following the death of a highly beloved neurosurgeon, whose body was discovered Sunday in his home. Drop the Neither she nor Chief White said whether the person who called 911 in last week's fatal incident requested a crisis response team, nor did they say whether any of the responding officers had received crisis intervention training. A Detroit Police officer was fatally shot Wednesday night. Video shot by KSL-TV recorded what appears to be a man with his face concealed pointing a handgun at the SUV on the passenger side of the vehicle. In this video frame grab, a masked gunman can be seen pointing and firing at the driver "This was a suspect that we had to apprehend.". But the woman did not fire a gun while police were at the scene, White said. WebAccording to the Detroit Police Department, Tracie Golden was shot in the 19300 block of Grand River Avenue at 10:42 p.m. on Dec. 28. Elisha Fieldstadt is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. About 50 minutes after the shooting, tensions remained high as cars continued to drive through the lines of protesters, prompting some to jump onto the vehicles and hit the windows. "Certainly, again, not the desired outcome. "I have serious concerns.". IE 11 is not supported. He is accused of shooting Straughter with a handgun after a verbal argument escalated. Also, a big thank you to our law enforcement partners, the department said on its Facebook page Sunday night. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Loved ones of Porter Burks, 22, said they will file a wrongful death lawsuit against police as soon as a probate court appoints his mother, Quieauna Wilson, as head of his estate. The driver, who was struck by a bullet, hit the gas trying to leave the situation, Geyerman said. Detroit police arrest suspected gunman in random shootings August 28, 2022 DETROIT (AP) Four people were shot, three fatally, by a man who appeared to be firing at people randomly over a roughly 2 1/2-hour WebProvo Police are investigating a shooting and reviewing violent footage from a Black Lives Matter protest in their city Monday evening. (CBS DETROIT) - Police are investigating a reported shooting on Interstate 75 near Schaefer Highway in Detroit. The police chief said the crime "was not a random act.". DETROIT (WXYZ) Detroit police say they arrested two men after an officer was injured in an officer-involved shooting Thursday. That decision is ultimately up to the city's Board of Police Commissioners. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The crime-fighting plan, which is to be implemented immediately, includes increasing lighting in Greektown and installing wall monitors throughout downtown that show people they are being videotaped, White said. A clinical psychologist believes Smith is suffering from psychosis, or another mental illness that causes delusions. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Cellphone video recorded by witnesses (warning: explicit content) shows the SUV appearing to push through the protesters, with at least one person falling to the ground. We are grateful for the photos and videos weve received and we are following all leads. A 16-year-old girl was then shot and killed around 5:30 a.m.,[4][5] The fourth shooting occurred at 7:10 a.m. Police believe Hoover and the suspect "knew each other," White said, stressing that the crime "was not a random act.". Detroit police officers began getting training for responding to mental health crises in 2019, said Andrea Smith, the the Director of Innovation and Community Engagement with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. We definitely want to extend our appreciation and our thanks to all the citizens who provided evidence and testimony to our investigators, King said. A police officer and a suspect were both killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, authorities said Wednesday night. White said that over the past weekend, police responded to 11 mental health calls and that six of them involved people who were violent. But I've seen enough to give me pause and concern early on, White said. 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"Dad's not coming home; a husband is not coming home.". ", He said it was difficult to notify the officer's family about his death. Police were responding to reports of The victim was driving a white SUV on University Avenue and was attempting to turn onto Center Street when a group of protesters began crowding around the vehicle. (CBS DETROIT) - Police are investigating a reported shooting on Interstate 75 near Schaefer Highway in Detroit. The video released by police doesn't show the moment he was fatally struck. DETROIT A man is in custody after allegedly shooting 3 people, one fatally, in Downtown Detroit early Saturday morning, police say. It's imperative that supervisors take a leadership role to ensure that our policies are being met at every step of the way, and that the policies and practices are executed to perfection," he said. Mayor Mike Duggan said there is too much violence in the city and country, and he wants to do whatever he can to support the officer's family. King said investigators do not believe that man fired his gun. FOX 2 - A Detroit police officer and a suspect have both been shot and killed near Joy Road and Marlowe Street Wednesday night. Smith said during the press conference that people in crisis can request a crisis intervention trained officer respond to their call. Burks also had schizophrenia. Briana Rice is a reporter/producer operating out of Detroit. The family claims he was far from police when he was struck by the volley of shots, perhaps as far as 46 feet away. White said he wants the suspensions to be without pay. I dont want to talk, the young man appears to say. DETROIT A woman is dead, and another is in the hospital after a double shooting on Detroits west side. 91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit 104.1 Grand Rapids Peaceful protests are a fundamental right and often can become an important catalyst for positive change. McClinton was also charged in connection with the death of a woman on the city's north side earlier this month. Demonstrators marched to the Provo Police Department and were met with officers in riot gear. And that behavior is so unpredictable even to the family member that they've made a decision to involve the police.". Gunman shot driver, then hid weapon and continued to protest, Provo police say. As of Tuesday night, Provo police were still working to identify that man. "We have to believe them that the situation is dangerous enough to involve us or otherwise they would not have, Chief White said during the press conference. The city plans to install undercover police officers in crowded areas to monitor them for fights that could escalate to fatal violence. First published on April 25, 2023 / 7:16 PM. 2023 www.freep.com. A man who drove through a chaotic Detroit crime scene shooting a gun early Monday morning was later shot dead by officers, according to police. Still, she said, it's only "an extra tool in our tool belt," and it does not "supersede" the agency's policies and practices. Police say northbound I-75 at Schaefer Highway closed down for the investigation. Detroit Police reported that arrests had been made in connection with the shootings at a news conference on Monday. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A Michigan doctor was found shot dead at a Detroit home, April 23, 2023. No additional information has been released. While officers were investigating this shooting, they heard gunshots that led them to the 19700 block of Livernois Avenue. Detroit Police Chief James White and Mayor Mike Duggan announced a 12-point plan to combat the violence that resulted in shootings in the Greektown neighborhood and near the Detroit RiverWalk at a news conference on Thursday. DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Four people were shot at midnight Saturday in Downtown Detroit, police say. "The officers were trying to negotiate with him," White said. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A young man armed with a knife was needlessly gunned down in "medieval" fashion by Detroit police officers who fired 38 rounds at him during a mental health crisis, his family said Thursday. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. A Detroit Police officer was fatally shot Wednesday night. A man who drove through a chaotic Detroit crime scene shooting a gun early Monday morning was later shot dead by officers, according to police.