Person fatally shot at birthday party, suspect still at large
The suspect is believed to be known by the victim and other party attendees.
The suspect is believed to be known by the victim and other party attendees.
Prayer vigil for fallen Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts draws over 100
"It is truly a calling to become a Detroit police officer, especially in these difficult times and Officer Courts had that calling," said Cmdr. Michael Chambers, 2nd Precinct. "He loved this city, the department, this precinct."
"It is truly a calling to become a Detroit police officer, especially in these difficult times and Officer Courts had that calling," said Cmdr. Michael Chambers, 2nd Precinct. "He loved this city, the department, this precinct."
Greater Grace Temple prepares for fallen DPD officer Loren Courts' funeral
“A lot of people are mourning. and I’m not sure that there’s a cookie cut phrase that’s going to make it go away. or that’s going to make anybody feel better," said Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Greater Grace senior pastor. "I hope that in time, people can get back to a healthy place.”
“A lot of people are mourning. and I’m not sure that there’s a cookie cut phrase that’s going to make it go away. or that’s going to make anybody feel better," said Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Greater Grace senior pastor. "I hope that in time, people can get back to a healthy place.”
Firearm advocate pushes back on Detroit police chief wanting assault weapon ban
"It is a style of firearm that a lot of people currently use lawfully and they will continue to do so," Ector said. "So to vilify rifles or shotguns and say they are the reason why we have a high level of crime, it’s a misnomer - and all one has to do is look at the uniform crime stats."
"It is a style of firearm that a lot of people currently use lawfully and they will continue to do so," Ector said. "So to vilify rifles or shotguns and say they are the reason why we have a high level of crime, it’s a misnomer - and all one has to do is look at the uniform crime stats."
Federal court: Man accused of buying gun for killer of DPD cop to stay in custody
"The industry, they try very hard to keep their businesses honest," said Keith Krolczyk, assistant special agent in charge. "In the case there were indicators - at least to the salespeople in the store, otherwise they would have stopped the transaction."
"The industry, they try very hard to keep their businesses honest," said Keith Krolczyk, assistant special agent in charge. "In the case there were indicators - at least to the salespeople in the store, otherwise they would have stopped the transaction."
Stolen car driver tries to run down Detroit police officer
The suspect got into the car and nearly ran over the officer, hit several vehicles while fleeing. That officer then fired at the driver as he fled the scene, according to Chief James White.
The suspect got into the car and nearly ran over the officer, hit several vehicles while fleeing. That officer then fired at the driver as he fled the scene, according to Chief James White.
Partner of slain Detroit police officer: 'I wasn't going to leave him'
"I couldn’t move him, because I couldn't let go - and he had no cover, so I made myself his cover. I looked at him and said, 'Please don't leave me, I love you' and I held on."
"I couldn’t move him, because I couldn't let go - and he had no cover, so I made myself his cover. I looked at him and said, 'Please don't leave me, I love you' and I held on."
Teen boyfriend charged in deadly shooting of 14-year-old in Detroit apartment
Detroit police said that allegedly a stolen handgun was being passed around; the 13-year-old boy aimed the gun at the girl and fired it.
Detroit police said that allegedly a stolen handgun was being passed around; the 13-year-old boy aimed the gun at the girl and fired it.
Police: Teen accidentally shoots, kills 14-year-old in Detroit apartment
One of the teenage boys had a gun and it allegedly accidentally went off, police said.
One of the teenage boys had a gun and it allegedly accidentally went off, police said.
Wife of slain DPD officer says last text to him was 'I'm always going to worry about you'
"He had called me, and we were texting back and forth and typically he doesn't call me when he's at work, because he's at work and so I'm glad I got that conversation with him," Kristine said. "And I said, 'Be safe.' And he said, 'You know I will.'
"He had called me, and we were texting back and forth and typically he doesn't call me when he's at work, because he's at work and so I'm glad I got that conversation with him," Kristine said. "And I said, 'Be safe.' And he said, 'You know I will.'
Chief welcomes class of Detroit police academy grads
“Many of you have said you want to help people," DPD Chief James White said. "Well, we’ve got some people for you to help. Be ready.”
“Many of you have said you want to help people," DPD Chief James White said. "Well, we’ve got some people for you to help. Be ready.”
Former Costco co-workers: slain DPD officer Loren Courts' smile 'lit up a room'
"His hugs - he could take you from the worst day to the best day ever with his hugs," said Emmie Gehringer. "He was one of those who would pull you in and just (give) bear hugs."
"His hugs - he could take you from the worst day to the best day ever with his hugs," said Emmie Gehringer. "He was one of those who would pull you in and just (give) bear hugs."
Detroit chief decries assault weapon accessibility after Officer Courts murder
"In light of everything that's going on in this country - an assault rifle that was recently purchased," White said. "(It is) counter-intuitive that we would be selling assault rifles - at this time - we can't even slow that down."
"In light of everything that's going on in this country - an assault rifle that was recently purchased," White said. "(It is) counter-intuitive that we would be selling assault rifles - at this time - we can't even slow that down."
'An even better person': Dad of slain officer Loren Courts says he was universally loved
"He was universally loved by people who met him," his father said. "You could not be around Loren five minutes and not really enjoy being in his company. He was a non-threatening kind of guy."
"He was universally loved by people who met him," his father said. "You could not be around Loren five minutes and not really enjoy being in his company. He was a non-threatening kind of guy."
'This should be the line;' Detroit Police Chief, department 'reeling' after officer's fatal shooting
“I've never seen heroic acts like what I saw this morning,” James White said. “Never. When they were ambushed, upon making that run, they had no chance."
“I've never seen heroic acts like what I saw this morning,” James White said. “Never. When they were ambushed, upon making that run, they had no chance."
Wife of fallen Detroit police officer crestfallen; 'Me and my babies will never be the same'
Loren Courts was shot and killed responding to reports of shots being fired in the area of Joy and Marlowe last night. A suspect wielding a Draco assault rifle shot Loren, before his partner returned fire, striking the suspect.
Loren Courts was shot and killed responding to reports of shots being fired in the area of Joy and Marlowe last night. A suspect wielding a Draco assault rifle shot Loren, before his partner returned fire, striking the suspect.
Detroit police chief, mayor admonish country's 'outrageous' gun violence after officer dies in shooting
A Detroit police officer was killed after a suspect wielding an assault rifle opened fire on him. His partner returned fire, killing the suspect.
A Detroit police officer was killed after a suspect wielding an assault rifle opened fire on him. His partner returned fire, killing the suspect.
Detroit police officer and suspect die in shooting on city's west side
A Detroit police officer and a suspect have both died after a shooting.
A Detroit police officer and a suspect have both died after a shooting.
DPD Chief on police officer killed in shooting: 'We lost a hero'
“Now we have an officer who made the ultimate sacrifice. He put his life on the line for you and me," Chief White said.
“Now we have an officer who made the ultimate sacrifice. He put his life on the line for you and me," Chief White said.
Detroit police arrest 2 after finding dead body in trunk during traffic stop
When police uncovered the dead body, a passenger in the car fled the scene. He was arrested later that evening.
When police uncovered the dead body, a passenger in the car fled the scene. He was arrested later that evening.