(KPRC/File) DETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the city's west side. Detroit Police Chief James . The officer was fatally shot at about 7:40 p.m. local time after police . 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. All rights reserved. 00:04. Detroit Police and investigators look over a homicide scene on Wyoming Avenue, near the corner of Seven Mile Road in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2022. McGinnis noted that no one called 911 to report the first shooting, a detail both White and Duggan said they found troubling. No further information is known at this time. Published March 1, 2023 8:32PM. 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. He attempted to gain cover but collapsed on the ground, prompting his partner officer Amanda Hudgens to administer aid. "This time a law enforcement officer was killed with an assault rifle. We will never forget him, his service to this community and we will continue to enforce the law in his honor and others like him.". 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. We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. He's advancing toward her with the Draco. Three blocks of Stoepel Street are closed for the investigation. "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. "I know from the time I spent with the officers yesterday, they're going to be haunted for a long time. Charles E. Ramirez. / CW50 Detroit. Detroit police Chief James White is expected to address a mass shooting that injured seven and killed one over the weekend. A Detroit family wants justice for their teenage daughter that was killed in a shooting in September on Detroits east side. They said investigators are still working to determine what happened and identify the shooters. ", Detroit police officer Loren Courts was shot and killed on July 6, 2022, while responding to a call on the city's west side. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department). Police are looking for a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Detroit. A Detroit police officer and a suspect died Wednesday after a shooting on the citys west side, officials said. We don't want to become desensitized to someone shooting in our community. "Theres not really a reason for us to take matters into our own hands, otherwise, stuff like this happens, people end up dead for no reason, for stupid reasons. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct. 29) in the area of Northlawn and Cortland streets. Police fired at a man and shot him three times during a foot chase after he pulled out a gun and pointed it toward officers, according to Detroit police. "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. Two people are in custody after police say they broke into a business in Detroit. White says the officers were "ambushed" and Courts was still in the vehicle when he was shot. 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. 1:04. 2023 www.freep.com. "Thankfully, there was another officer who stopped the threat.". Portland will have some tired legs which will likely hurt its 3-point shooting, which is a crucial part of its game. One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroits west side. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The victim, who died at the scene, has yet to be identified. "Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Loren Courts. She glances back, braces herself, and continues applying pressure," White said. DETROIT (WILX) - A police officer and a suspect were killed in a shooting Wednesday evening on Detroit's west side. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department), "The senseless violence ravaging our country has hit far too close to home tonight. 3 Detroit police officers injured during 2 separate incidents. Metro Detroiters gathered at the gun store in Eastpointe to protest gun violence after a Detroit officer was killed last week. White said the suspect did not rob or attempt to rob any of the victims. For the third time in less than a week, activists marched on Detroits west side demanding justice for Porter Burks, who was shot and killed by police officers during a mental health crisis. Russ McNamara. A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit. He said the woman had been waiting for a bus when the suspect walked by her, returned and shot her without provocation. All rights reserved. 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. One man is dead and another man is in critical condition. The random shootings all occurred on the west side of Detroit in the span of 2 hours and 25 minutes Sunday morning. Officials at the scene of a July 26, 2021, fatal shooting on Detroit's west side. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Officers were called at . ABC News' Alex Stone contributed to this report. Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. March 1, 2023, 11:16 PM. ", 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. Police say two men ages 34 and 24 were shot multiple times. Detroit police are still trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. French and her partner, Carlos Yanez, were shot after they and Officer Joshua Blas . Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. "Enough is enough. A Detroit police officer was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after being shot in the leg by their partner. Police said the shooting. 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. The police chief demanded change, adding that the issue "is all of our problems." View Comments. Detroit police are looking for a driver involved in a shooting on Sunday night. By: CNN. Officer Courts was a dedicated public servant and proud Detroiter. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Attorney information was not immediately available. 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. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. No details about the victims or the alleged shooter were released. 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. 19 year old Donte Ramon Smith was charged in connection with the shootings. The victim, identified by the prosecutor's office as John Palik of Detroit, was treated at the hospital and both he and his dog survived the attack. DETROIT (WXYZ) The Detroit Police Department confirms two men were involved in a double shooting Saturday morning in Detroit. July 7, 2022 Russ McNamara. In a separate incident, A Detroit police officer was hit by a car. 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. "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. 3. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct . 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. Whitmer for freedom after 46 years, More:State commission says judge should be disbarred for lying about her son's child abuse. 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.". Yesterday, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a Detroit apartment complex Sunday morning. DETROIT - An unidentified man was found fatally shot early Tuesday morning on Detroit's northwest side, according to authorities. (WDIV) A man was killed early Monday morning in a shooting on the city's west side, authorities said.. A 13-year-old produced a gun and shot a 12-year-old in the chest, killing them, according to Detroit police. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He said the victim was found three blocks from the first shooting. The person who did it is still on the loose. He loved his job and put on his uniform every day to keep his community safe. 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. Around 10:50 p.m. Monday, four men were inside a red. 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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Officials say that three out of the eight victims were transported to the hospital and were in surgery Sunday morning. The shooting happened in the area of Pembroke Avenue and Evergreen Road. The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Janea Fletcher. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. A woman is dead and two men wounded after an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's west side, police said. One man was killed in the shooting, police said. Police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was fatally shot at a restaurant in Madison Heights. Police are speaking out after a pizza delivery driver was killed on Detroits west side. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St, near Wyoming and Grand River. The Tahoe drove off in an unknown direction. (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. Officers were called at about 11:20 p.m. to the8500 block of Strathmoor near Joy Road and Hubbell. My heart breaks for them as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Police found a man shot in Detroit and transported him to a hospital where he died. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. In a news release on Facebook Sunday night, Detroit. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. His father recently retired from the department. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Before returning to Michigan, Megan reported at stations across the country including Northern Michigan, Southwest Louisiana and a sister station in Southwest Virginia. "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. The scene was still active as of 11 p.m. Friday night. 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. 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. McGinnis said the second shooting happened 30 minutes after the first shooting. A shootout on Detroit's west side Wednesday evening left a Detroit Police officer and an alleged gunman dead. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. I don't have words Yesterday was simply the worst day of this family's life. "We were robbed of one of our heroes," White said, adding that Courts was a husband and father of two children. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Detroit police are investigating after a home was shot up on the west side. The Pilots shoot 37.1% from 3 which is 45th in the country and score 77.5 . "She made a choice that many people in the same circumstances would say they would make. 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. The victim, identified by the prosecutor's office as 43-year-old Lari Briscol of Detroit, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two officers with the Detroit Police Department were injured while responding to a domestic violence call on the city's west side Wednesday. Police said a black Tahoe pulled up next to the Camaro and those inside fired multiple gunshots, hitting all four men in the Camaro. 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. In that episode, a 911 caller reported that a woman in her 40s was lying on a sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. A man was fatally shot Monday afternoon on Detroits west side. Detroit Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting that sent three people to the hospital on Saturday on the citys eastside. 7:32 p.m. - Officers from the 2nd Precinct, including Courts and his partner, Officer Amanda Hudgens, were dispatched to the location. He fired into the air before going into his home foranother gun. The man charged with making the straw purchase of the gun that killed Detroit police Officer Loren Courts will stay in jail, officials say. One person has died and two others were injured in a shooting in Detroit. "It was a tragic event," said Detroit police chief James White. 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. The tweet did . The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. She was a mother of seven children, ages 2-17. McGinnis said the shooting was unprovoked and that the suspect walked away briefly before returning and shooting the victim several more times, killing him. 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 alleged shooter, according to the TV station, came home to avehicle blocking his driveway. An investigation is underway after two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting in Detroits Lafayette Park area, police said. The male cop was shot shortly around 4:45 p.m. in Gage Park in . White added, "What we don't want to happen is gunshots to become commonplace 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.. Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. My condolences go out to his wife Kristine Court, his two children, family members and his fellow officers. All rights reserved. The driver of the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. 7:41 p.m. - Four responding officers fired shots striking the suspect multiple times. Smith was arraigned and remanded to jail on the murder charges Wednesday. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Megan Woods is thrilled to be back home and reporting at Local 4. That person has not yet been identified. All the victims are men. 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. 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. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Ehamani Mack Davis, also died in the shooting. One person was killedand seven others were wounded in a mass shooting on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, police said. 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. No further details have been revealed. 1:04 Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. Officials say a Detroit police officer and a suspect was injured in a shooting on the citys west side. At the appropriate time, we will formally honor his life and service to the resident of Detroit. The shooting happened at about 1:37 a.m. in the 18600 Stahelin Avenue near Seven Mile . 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.". Apreliminary investigation revealed two men, ages 24 and 30, had also been shot, but were take to a hospital where they are listed intemporary serious condition, officials said. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. Detroit police say that at about 1:25 a.m. on May 24, the. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. FOX 2 (WJBK) - Two people were shot including a 65-year-old woman, fatally in Detroit Wednesday night. An 18-year-old from Grand Blanc was found dead in a vacant Detroit apartment unit on Monday. Officer Courts was a second-generation Detroit police officer. The shooting happened in the 5500 block of West Lemoyne . 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. 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. The TV station reported he came back outbegan shooting at a house where a party was taking place. 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.". Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to preliminary reports, the shooter was angryabout his driveway being blocked. He followed in his father's footsteps and was a hero to all those who knew him, especially his wife and kids. The 24-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene, police said. Friends and family gathered to honor the life of 14-year-old Ryan Parker, who lost his life to gun violence. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. 2 men injured in drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side Two men were shot while walking down Beaconsfield Street in. A woman is dead and two men wounded after an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's west side, police said. The trucks passenger was killed and two others were injured. 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. A 3-year-old girl is hospitalized after getting shot overnight on Detroits west side. 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.". 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. Crime and Public Safety. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. 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. "These assault weapons are ridiculous in our communities and they're causing death. Police are searching for someone accused of shooting a woman and stealing her car. FOX 2 Detroit. ", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Prosecutors said the victim, identified as Chayne Lewis Lee of Detroit, was discovered lying in the doorway of a church by police officers. It was that community input that allowed the police officers to take this individual into custody without any further violence.". 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. 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. "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. Police Chief James White says the gun was recently purchased but police are investigating whether it was purchased legally. Police Chief James White said investigators are probing the suspect's movements prior to his arrest to determine if he targeted anyone else. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. 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. McGinnis said that as officers were investigating the second shooting, they responded to the sound of gunshots nearby and found another woman fatally shot. "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. DETROIT Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the citys west side. 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. Police said the shooting happened on Stoepel Street, just west of Livernois Avenue. Upcoming court proceedings include a probable cause conference on Sept. 14 and a preliminary examination on Sept. 21. 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. "But, in fact, somebody close to him did respond. Detroit police said the victim was sitting in . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. More:Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. He said the suspect walked away, but returned and shot the woman again before fleeing. First published on July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM. The other three were taken to a hospital and are listed in temporary serious condition, officials said. They found a51-year woman had been shot, according to authorities. He also called for courts and lawmakers to step up. The scene was still active as of 11 p.m. Friday night. 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. Police say Davis was shooting from inside the building, blowing out a window. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A 35-year-old man accused of trying to break into a Detroit home was shot and killed by someone inside that home. White said. 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. White called the shooting "unacceptable. "The lawmakers need to support them. Together, we can keep them safe on the job and protect public safety. One man is dead and another man is in critical condition. A Detroit woman pleads with the police to put an end to the gunfire happening right outside of her home. 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. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St,. "Our hearts go out to Officer Courts' family, friends, and fellow officers through this difficult time. DETROIT - Three people were killed in an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's . The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the city's west side. It is unacceptable. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. We constantly speak out about the levels of gun violence throughout our nation. Police say Davis used a Draco pistol in the shooting. 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. The Detroit News. This is unacceptable and it needs to stop.". 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 .. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.