Detroit police shooting leaves one man dead, investigation ongoing
Detroit police shoot and kill man who opened fire on them
Police say around 6:30 p.m. they were serving a search warrant related to a felonious assault that happened earlier this month. When officers made their way inside the home, they say they were met with gunfire.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man was shot and killed during a police raid on Detroit's west side.
What they're saying:
Detroit police were up and down Rosemont Avenue near Seven Mile investigating the scene of an officer-involved shooting.
Police say around 6:30 p.m. they were serving a search warrant related to a felonious assault that happened earlier this month. When officers made their way inside the home, they say they were met with gunfire.
"As they were serving the search warrant, they made entry into the location. They were met by the subject, who was firing shots at them. They returned fire, fatally wounding the subject. At this time, this is a preliminary investigation. We are still early in this, and we'll release a broader statement later with all the information we have. He was the only occupant registered to this location," said Detroit Deputy Chief Arnold Williams.
What's next:
The investigation is now in the hands of the Michigan State Police.