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. The police chief demanded change, adding that the issue "is all of our problems." Detroit Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting that sent three people to the hospital on Saturday on the citys eastside. ", "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. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Two men were shot while walking down Beaconsfield Street in Detroit on Saturday night after a vehicle pulled up and began firing. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in. 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. DETROIT - Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Friday on Detroit's west side.. In a separate incident, A Detroit police officer was hit by a car. All rights reserved. Police said the shooting. White added, "What we don't want to happen is gunshots to become commonplace in our community. 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.". He said the woman had been waiting for a bus when the suspect walked by her, returned and shot her without provocation. Two officers with the Detroit Police Department were injured while responding to a domestic violence call on the city's west side Wednesday. White called the shooting "unacceptable. They found a51-year woman had been shot, according to authorities. Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Russ McNamara. Detroit detectives are still putting pieces together after a 3-year-old girl was shot on Detroits west side. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. "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. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct. 29) in the area of Northlawn and Cortland streets. The other three were taken to a hospital and are listed in temporary serious condition, officials said. Published March 1, 2023 8:32PM. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. One man was killed in the shooting, police said. McGinnis noted that no one called 911 to report the first shooting, a detail both White and Duggan said they found troubling. We constantly speak out about the levels of gun violence throughout our nation. Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is a not for profit corporation formed in 2013 to provide free online public access to accurate information about gun-related violence in the United States. 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. White said, "To his family, words cannot say what I need to say. The scene was still active as of 11 p.m. Friday night. Around 10:50 p.m. Monday, four men were inside a red. The male cop was shot shortly around 4:45 p.m. in Gage Park in . 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. The alleged shooter, according to the TV station, came home to avehicle blocking his driveway. Three blocks of Stoepel Street are closed for the investigation. DETROIT Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the citys west side. 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 shooting that claimed the life of a Chicago police officer unfolded in front of a group of children who were playing at a nearby grade school in Gage Park, according to a witness who called 911. Medics took the woman to the hospital, where she waspronounced dead. He also called for courts and lawmakers to step up. 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. 60-year-old DDOT bus driver beaten by teens, robbed of $7. 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 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. More:Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. "Our hearts go out to Officer Courts' family, friends, and fellow officers through this difficult time. "Thankfully, there was another officer who stopped the threat.". "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. "This time a law enforcement officer was killed with an assault rifle. By: CNN. 2 men injured in drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side Two men were shot while walking down Beaconsfield Street in. 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. He fired into the air before going into his home foranother gun. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. No further information is known at this time. The incident was . We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. The double shooting . Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. "Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Loren Courts. ", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Detroit police are still trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. We don't want to become desensitized to someone shooting in our community. She glances back, braces herself, and continues applying pressure," White said. "Yesterday, I made a plea to family and friends of the shooter to turn him in. Officers were called at . Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Hartunian at . The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Ehamani Mack Davis, also died in the shooting. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A person was fatally shot on Detroit's west side on Feb. 2. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. 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. According to preliminary reports, the shooter was angryabout his driveway being blocked. FOX 2 (WJBK) - Two people were shot including a 65-year-old woman, fatally in Detroit Wednesday night. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 3 Detroit police officers injured during 2 separate incidents. In a news release on Facebook Sunday night, Detroit. A single gunman shot four victims, three fatally, on Sunday morning. Police Chief James White said investigators are probing the suspect's movements prior to his arrest to determine if he targeted anyone else. One person was killedand seven others were wounded in a mass shooting on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, police said. 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. "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. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. 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. 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. 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. Three people of interest were detained by officers at the scene. He loved his job and put on his uniform every day to keep his community safe. Megan Woods is thrilled to be back home and reporting at Local 4. (WDIV) A man was killed early Monday morning in a shooting on the city's west side, authorities said.. "She made a choice that many people in the same circumstances would say they would make. Police say two men ages 34 and 24 were shot multiple times. 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. 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. A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit. The last Chicago police officer shot and killed in the line of duty was Officer Ella French on Aug. 7, 2021. The shooting happened at about 1:37 a.m. in the 18600 Stahelin Avenue near Seven Mile . Police say Davis was shooting from inside the building, blowing out a window. A second person has died after eight people were shot in Detroit early Sunday morning, according to police. 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. FOX 2 Detroit. "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. Whitmer for freedom after 46 years, More:State commission says judge should be disbarred for lying about her son's child abuse. 2023 www.freep.com. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the citys west side. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St,. Copyright 2022 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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 shootout on Detroit's west side Wednesday evening left a Detroit Police officer and an alleged gunman dead. 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. July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM "We must work together to take commonsense action. 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. 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. Detroit police Chief James White is expected to address a mass shooting that injured seven and killed one over the weekend. 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. This is unacceptable and it needs to stop.". 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. ", 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. / CW50 Detroit. "I along with so many others are mourning the senseless death of Detroit police officer Loren Counts. 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.". Together, we can keep them safe on the job and protect public safety. Friends and family gathered to honor the life of 14-year-old Ryan Parker, who lost his life to gun violence. 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 suspect was shot and killed. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct . The shooting happened in the area of Pembroke Avenue and Evergreen Road. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 19 year old Donte Ramon Smith was charged in connection with the shootings. Portland will have some tired legs which will likely hurt its 3-point shooting, which is a crucial part of its game. 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. Attorney information was not immediately available. McGinnis said that as officers were investigating the second shooting, they responded to the sound of gunshots nearby and found another woman fatally shot. Officers were called at about 11:20 p.m. to the8500 block of Strathmoor near Joy Road and Hubbell. There should never be a condition ever that someone uses a gun in our community that's unaccounted for.". 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. The courts: open up, have trials, hold people accountable," he said. One man is dead and another man is in critical condition. Officers were called at about 12:30 a.m. to a home in the 20500 block of Capitol . A man was fatally shot Monday afternoon on Detroits west side. "I know from the time I spent with the officers yesterday, they're going to be haunted for a long time. A teenager was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side. ", Detroit police officer Loren Courts was shot and killed on July 6, 2022, while responding to a call on the city's west side. 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.". The person who did it is still on the loose. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroits west side. Police lights. 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. Detroit police said the victim was sitting in . Police are speaking out after a pizza delivery driver was killed on Detroits west side. Charles E. Ramirez. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the city's west side. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. That person has not yet been identified. Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. 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. All rights reserved. French and her partner, Carlos Yanez, were shot after they and Officer Joshua Blas . Police are looking for a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Detroit. DETROIT (WXYZ) The Detroit Police Department confirms two men were involved in a double shooting Saturday morning in Detroit. Officer Courts was a second-generation Detroit police officer. 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. She joined the team in September 2021. Officials say that three out of the eight victims were transported to the hospital and were in surgery Sunday morning. DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Detroit police are investigating after a home was shot up on the west side. "These assault weapons are ridiculous in our communities and they're causing death. First published on July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM. 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. Police say the two men were shot multiple times. 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. A Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city's Southwest side on Wednesday, police officials confirmed. The driver of the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. 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. She was a mother of seven children, ages 2-17. We will continue backing up law enforcement not only with our words, but with our actions. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was fatally shot at a restaurant in Madison Heights. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. 1:04 Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. 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 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. 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. All the victims are men. DETROIT - One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroit's west side. One man is dead and another man is in critical condition. Antonio Holloways family wants answers after the 34-year-old was shot to death in Detroit. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. ABC News' Alex Stone contributed to this report. White says the officers were "ambushed" and Courts was still in the vehicle when he was shot. Officials say a Detroit police officer and a suspect was injured in a shooting on the citys west side. 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.". The officer was fatally shot at about 7:40 p.m. local time after police . McGinnis said the second shooting happened 30 minutes after the first shooting. Detroit police say that at about 1:25 a.m. on May 24, the. Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. 0:00. 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. A teen was in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning on Detroit's west side, police said. Police Department Chief James White speaks on search for shooting suspect in multiple shootings in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2022. 3. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. 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. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. White said. Police say Davis used a Draco pistol in the shooting. Before returning to Michigan, Megan reported at stations across the country including Northern Michigan, Southwest Louisiana and a sister station in Southwest Virginia. According to authorities, a 23-year-old man and a passenger were in a . He attempted to gain cover but collapsed on the ground, prompting his partner officer Amanda Hudgens to administer aid. The 24-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene, police said. Smith was arraigned and remanded to jail on the murder charges Wednesday. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? It's the same home where two sisters were killed last month. The trucks passenger was killed and two others were injured. I don't have words Yesterday was simply the worst day of this family's life. They said investigators are still working to determine what happened and identify the shooters. A 3-year-old girl is hospitalized after getting shot overnight on Detroits west side. Crime and Public Safety. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department). My heart breaks for them as they navigate this unimaginable loss. The investigation. Police are searching for a driver who intentionally rammed a Detroit police cruiser and fled on foot. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St, near Wyoming and Grand River. The random shootings all occurred on the west side of Detroit in the span of 2 hours and 25 minutes Sunday morning. 7:41 p.m. - Four responding officers fired shots striking the suspect multiple times. "The lawmakers need to support them. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in the area of Joy and Marlow. My condolences go out to his wife Kristine Court, his two children, family members and his fellow officers. The random shootings all occurred on the west side of Detroit in the span of 2 hours and 25 minutes Sunday morning. The TV station reported he came back outbegan shooting at a house where a party was taking place. 00:38. He said the victim was found three blocks from the first shooting. The man charged with making the straw purchase of the gun that killed Detroit police Officer Loren Courts will stay in jail, officials say. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. 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 .. It was that community input that allowed the police officers to take this individual into custody without any further violence.". "May God bless Officer Loren Courts' soul and his family and friends in their time of grief and need.". 2:10. One woman is dead and two men are injured after a shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side, police said. He followed in his father's footsteps and was a hero to all those who knew him, especially his wife and kids. A Detroit police officer was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after being shot in the leg by their partner. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Metro Detroiters gathered at the gun store in Eastpointe to protest gun violence after a Detroit officer was killed last week. "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 searching for someone accused of shooting a woman and stealing her car. An 18-year-old from Grand Blanc was found dead in a vacant Detroit apartment unit on Monday. "But, in fact, somebody close to him did respond. Detroit Police Chief James . All rights reserved. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. Officer Courts was a dedicated public servant and proud Detroiter. 7:32 p.m. - Officers from the 2nd Precinct, including Courts and his partner, Officer Amanda Hudgens, were dispatched to the location. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A Detroit family wants justice for their teenage daughter that was killed in a shooting in September on Detroits east side.