DETROIT (WXYZ) A Detroit police officer and a suspect have died after a shooting incident on the city's west side Wednesday evening. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Detroit detectives are still putting pieces together after a 3-year-old girl was shot on Detroits west side. Every single detective who came to the command center said the same thing: If we had had ShotSpotter, there was an excellent chance we would have arrested him by five in the morning, the mayor insisted. 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.". Michigan State Police that initiated the traffic stop noticed he had a bottle of prescription medicine in plain view inside the vehicle. At least 61,000 homes are still without power after a major ice storm blew through Michigan last week, knocking out electricity for more than half a million homes. "I along with so many others are mourning the senseless death of Detroit police officer Loren Counts. More than one upset call over DTE's handling of the power grid came this weekend, including from a Hamtramck lawmaker who accused the utility's "corporate greed & failure to invest in our grid" as cause for the outages. "We have children in Michigan who are living through their second school shooting in under a year and a half. And after a member of the community identified the suspect, police were able to find a 9-millimeter firearm through a search warrant of the suspects home and matched the firearm to the one used in all four of the shootings, McGinnis said. Ruvio is also a survivor, born and raised in Israel where she lived for 36 years among wars and conflict before leaving in 2008. A police officer and a suspect were both killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, authorities said Wednesday night. A heavier police presence was seen at the MSU Union, where yellow caution tape surrounded the building. He was charged with a violation of concealed carry law and possessing a loaded weapon in a vehicle; he pleaded guilty to the weapon-in-a-vehicle charge, while prosecutors dropped the second count, according to court records. We will continue backing up law enforcement not only with our words, but with our actions. 2023 Cable News Network. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. An infant was found unharmed inside the residence and was turned over to a family member, police said. Elissa Slotkin for Senate? A Detroit police officer and a suspect died Wednesday after a shooting on the citys west side, officials said. I am grateful too for the first responders who put their own lives on the line to keep people safe. ", Police said Thursday that Courts' partner, Officer Amanda Hudgens, immediately provided him with aid, "selflessly putting her own life at risk.". After wrecking the Red Wings 6-2 yesterday, the Senators followed up with a more dominant 6-1 victory today. The Congresswoman's website now reads "Elissa Slotkin for Michigan - Official U.S. Senate Campaign Website". The dog was hit in the paw and rushed to a veterinarian, according to The Detroit News, which did not have an update on the pets condition. "Our thoughts go out to the Detroit Police Department, the loved ones of the fallen officer, and the entire community that has been impacted by this devastating act of violence. ", Detroit 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. More:3 Michigan State University shooting victims identified: What we know. Market data provided by Factset. McRae was found off campus early Tuesday before he could be arrested; he had died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They were all shot inside the home; one of them made it outside and was found by police. This is so unbelievable," Spivey said. Micaela Fraser, Brian Frasers sister, asked a Free Press reporter whether the reporter had a sibling. "These assault weapons are ridiculous in our communities and they're causing death. Detroit Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting that sent three people to the hospital on Saturday on the citys eastside. Also killed was Brian Fraser, an MSU sophomore who graduated from Grosse Pointe South High. Winter Weather Advisory today for a mix of snow, freezing rain, ice and sleet. In a statement, White said the suspect easily obtained the gun. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We received a lot of texts that were just, 'I'm on my way,' " he said, "and then people showing up, (asking) 'Where do you need me?' We need to do it together.". 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. Off-duty police officer shot and wounded in Northern Ireland February 22, 2023 Detroit police and investigators look over a homicide scene on Wyoming Avenue Sunday. "Thankfully, there was another officer who stopped the threat.". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. MONDAY NEWS HIT - A wintry mix of precipitation that includes potential for both snow and rain has prompted parts of Southeast Michigan to be under a Winter Weather Advisory Monday. My condolences go out to his wife Kristine Court, his two children, family members and his fellow officers. MSU officials said they'd hold a vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the famed campus symbol of solidarity and unity known simply as "the Rock," a boulder where students typically gather in celebration, not grief. One of the victims of the Michigan State shooting, Brian Fraser, was from Grosse Pointe and family said another victim, Arielle Anderson, graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School. DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Detroit Police Department said multiple people have been shot Thursday afternoon just blocks away from Downtown Detroit and two people have died. As of Monday morning, 61,000 homes were still without electricity. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Ehamani Mack Davis, also died in the shooting. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. The suspect who killed three people in four separate shootings in Detroit on August 28, 2022. You never expect gun violence to hit close to home. "This time a law enforcement officer was killed with an assault rifle. A man accused of randomly shooting four people in four separate shootings Sunday morning was arrested after a person close to him reported him to police, authorities said Monday. One was waiting for a bus, another was walking his dog and another was simply on the street, White said. The Seattle Kraken will take on the Detroit Red Wings on 3/2/23. I am grieving for my fellow Spartans today for the lives lost, the injured, and all of the students, parents, MSU employees, andlocalresidents who will be living with fear for a long time to come. The Michigan House and Senate each canceled Tuesday session following Monday night's mass shooting at MSU. Jan 4 Man, 36, fatally shot at Madison Antonio Holloways family wants answers after the 34-year-old was shot to death in Detroit. / CBS News. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "One individual did not.". A new upscale bar is opening in Detroit called Soul of Ice, which will be in the Midwest neighborhood. Martin said he was proud of the Sparrow staff, many of whom showed up to work as soon as they heard there'd been a shooting. He didnt drive. "The lawmakers need to support them. When asked, he admitted he had a gun on him and did not have a concealed weapons permit. "Two of the young lives lost are graduates of Grosse Pointe North and South," Theros said. Brisco, the first victim to be identified, had been planning to move this week to a suburb closer to her job as a medical assistant at an allergy clinic. 2 Detroit police officers found dead from apparent murder-suicide. Delola said restaurant staff locked the doors, and those at the establishment remained there until the shelter-in-place order was lifted. I started getting texts from friends and family, (asking): Are you good? I said we were hiding in the library. The 43-year-old suspect was Anthony McRae, Rozman said at a news conference Tuesday. "I was up all night, we all were," Ruvio said, her voice cracking. 7:41 p.m. - Four responding officers fired shots striking the suspect multiple times. Detroit police Chief James White is expected to address a mass shooting that injured seven and killed one over the weekend. Please enter valid email address to continue. ", "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. "When does it stop? He's been missing since the chase was initiated. The Detroit Police Department said two people were killed and a third was critically hurt in a shooting just a few blocks from downtown Detroit. Two people inside the Ford were killed. She was respectful, bright, polite and humble, they said, describing the 19-year-old who was one of three undergraduates killed by gunfire, said by friends on social media to be a straight-A student. The suspect's name is Tyler Hood, 33, police said over the weekend. McRae lived with his father, Mike McRae, a retired General Motors employee, at the end of a quiet street of older homes in Lansings north end, neighbors said. The police chief demanded change, adding that the issue "is all of our problems." DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Detroit Police Department said multiple people have been shot Thursday afternoon just blocks away from Downtown Detroit and two people 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.". This is a mass trauma.. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. MSU police confirmed Tuesday that a note was found on McRae, and its contents are part of the ongoing investigation. The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods and The War Memorial both posted on Facebook that there would be drop-in grief support from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight at the Ewald Library Branch, 15175 E. Jefferson Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, and from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Alger Center at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms. Detroit police are still searching for the man who fired shots at officers Saturday night. It was a blast of ice and icy conditions that prompted more than half a million people across a southern swath of Michigan to lose power last week. 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. Gretchen Whitmer also honored Courts in a statement, writing that the state is "heartbroken" by his death. All rights reserved. 7:30 p.m. - Authorities received reports of shots fired in the area. The National Intelligence Council and four other agencies assess at "low confidence" that the COVID-19 pandemic originated due to natural transmission from an infected animal, while the CIA and another unnamed agency are undecided. His father recently retired from the department. Today's forecast will start off dry before rain moves in, colliding with the cold air hovering over Southeast Michigan Monday. Police responded to a shots fired Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Police quickly confirmed the same 9mm gun had been used in all four shootings, releasing a photo of a black-clad suspect being sought. Since then, some people still haven't gotten their power back four days after crews turned attention to restoring power. Norfolk Southern will also begin shipping solid waste to an incinerator in East Liverpool, Ohio, and additional solid waste disposal locations were being sought, she said. The Senate had been expected to take a contentious vote on a tax plan backed by Whitmer that would reduce taxes on retirement income, boost the Earned Income Tax Credit, send out $180 checks to each tax filer, and block a potential across-the-board cut in the state's income tax rate. He added that the suspect has no criminal history but police have some indication that there is mental illness., This did not need to happen, White said. Our hearts are breaking for the families of the students who were killed, for those who have been injured, and for the entire Spartan community.". "Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Loren Courts. The officer was fatally shot at about 7:40 p.m. local time after police responded to a report of shots fired. If this is not a wake up call to do something, I don't know what is.". Gretchen Whitmer and directed deployment of federal law enforcement for the case. He stayed to himself, Michael McRae said. I've heard from parents and citizens who didn't know what was going on.". You always hear about shootings, but its never someone you know until it is, Dass said. That shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, left 26 people dead, 20 children and six adults. Police found a gun, drugs, and much more after pulling a car over for speeding on I-75 Sunday morning. The victim was waiting for a bus, when the assailant walked by her and then with no provocation turned around and fired multiple shots into her,said Michael McGinnis, the major crimes commander. (FOX 2 Detroit), Scene outside a Livonia, Michigan apartment complex where two Detroit police officers were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. A Detroit family wants justice for their teenage daughter that was killed in a shooting in September on Detroits east side. McRae was contacted by police around 11:30 p.m. and died shortly after of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Most of what falls will be while commuters are at work. "Officer Courts was a second-generation Detroit police officer. Dr. Denny Martin, interim president and chief medical officer at Sparrow Hospital, was tearful Tuesday morning as he described the scene at the Lansing hospital where all five people wounded in the attack were taken Monday night. Around 1:40 p.m. on Thursday, police said there was a shooting near Larned and Orleans, just a 10 minute walk from Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit. All were taken to the critical care unit after being triaged in the emergency department, Martin said, and all five remained in critical condition Tuesday morning. Arielle Anderson of Harper Woods has been identified by family as the third student slain in the Michigan State campus shooting. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. We will change over time. A vehicle traveling close to 100 mph in a 70 mph zone was pulled over around 4 a.m. yesterday near Eight Mile. Why Alexandria? / CW50 Detroit. More:Brother of Michigan State University shooting suspect Anthony McRae: He 'secluded himself'. "I looked out my side window and I seen somebody hanging out the window with a gun," Christian said. Detroit police are working to understand a freeway shooting after a 23-year-old drove herself to a precinct office after being shot Sunday. I think theres a strong probability he expected to get caught, the mayor said, speculating that the lack of police response may have instead emboldened him. You think about the amount of people in hiding for four hours and not knowing what would happen, hearing gunshots, not knowing if their friends are getting hurt. 7:11. "The senseless violence ravaging our country has hit far too close to home tonight," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said in a statement. WebThe Detroit Police Department is investigating after a man was found shot to death near 8 Mile and Schoenherr Wednesday morning. As the grief swelled, people said they questioned the senselessness and randomness of it all: Why Brian? Michael McRae said his younger brother worked at warehouse jobs in Lansing. Shortly after, large numbers of police vehicles surrounded the family home, said Murray, a retired paralegal. Legal Statement. The incident has touched the hearts of families, alumni, faculty, staff, and current students at University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, the school shared in the release. A 19-year-old suspect was arrested about 12 hours later after a tip. A short chase ended before the suspect left the vehicle and fled on foot. Police are searching for a driver who intentionally rammed a Detroit police cruiser and fled on foot. Metro Detroiters gathered at the gun store in Eastpointe to protest gun violence after a Detroit officer was killed last week. Similar to the first attack, he then stepped away, came back and fire more rounds into her, McGinnis said. McRae said he was, and the officer detained him. He was found with a 9mm that tests showed was used in all four of these shootings, McGinnis said. "His father was a recently retired police officer in this department as well. Anthony McRae moved into the home about two years ago, after his mother, Linda McRae, died, Bender said. We ended up calming her down, asking what happened. Again unprovoked, the assailant just shot and struck him and his dog, McGinnis said, praising neighbors rushing out to provide a tourniquet and get immediate medical help for the elderly man. -Andrea Sahouri, Violet Ikonomova and Darcie Moran. Were thinking of the students, parents, staff, Spartan community and all impacted by this tragedy. Instead the man targeted police before speeding away. It was like a fever dream, honestly. "She made a choice that many people in the same circumstances would say they would make. The Red Wings lost an important game against Tampa Bay and are now a point out of the last wild card spot. "We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. Anderson, 19 and a sophomore at MSU, was a bright young woman who wanted to be a pediatric doctor, said April Davis, her maternal grandmother. Precinct office after being shot Sunday family member, police said over the.. 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