FOX 2 Detroit. On Wednesday night, someone. Antonio Holloways family wants answers after the 34-year-old was shot to death in Detroit. The man charged with making the straw purchase of the gun that killed Detroit police Officer Loren Courts will stay in jail, officials say. 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. A teenager was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side. (CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Police Department held a press conference Thursday in regards to the fatal shooting of Officer Loren Courts. "I know from the time I spent with the officers yesterday, they're going to be haunted for a long time. "These assault weapons are ridiculous in our communities and they're causing death. 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. March 1, 2023, 11:16 PM. 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. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in the area of Joy and Marlow. Police found a man shot in Detroit and transported him to a hospital where he died. One man is dead and another man is in critical condition. 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.". We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. Officials say that three out of the eight victims were transported to the hospital and were in surgery Sunday morning. Detroit police say that at about 1:25 a.m. on May 24, the. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. The TV station reported he came back outbegan shooting at a house where a party was taking place. Police have released video of a shooting outside of the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit that sent four men to the hospital with serious injuries. The person who did it is still on the loose. The shooting happened within minutes of the officer arriving at the scene in. Upcoming court proceedings include a probable cause conference on Sept. 14 and a preliminary examination on Sept. 21. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A person was fatally shot on Detroit's west side on Feb. 2. 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. 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. She joined the team in September 2021. Portland will have some tired legs which will likely hurt its 3-point shooting, which is a crucial part of its game. DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Detroit police are investigating after a home was shot up on the west side. Detroit police Chief James White is expected to address a mass shooting that injured seven and killed one over the weekend. 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. Police are speaking out after a pizza delivery driver was killed on Detroits west side. 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. In a separate incident, A Detroit police officer was hit by a car. White called the shooting "unacceptable. FOX 2 (WJBK) - Two people were shot including a 65-year-old woman, fatally in Detroit Wednesday night. 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. Officer Courts was a dedicated public servant and proud Detroiter. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Published March 1, 2023 8:32PM. "Our hearts go out to Officer Courts' family, friends, and fellow officers through this difficult time. The Detroit News. 7:32 p.m. - Officers from the 2nd Precinct, including Courts and his partner, Officer Amanda Hudgens, were dispatched to the location. DETROIT - Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Friday on Detroit's west side.. "Michigan is heartbroken by the loss of Officer Loren Courts. A teen was in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning on Detroit's west side, police said. Three blocks of Stoepel Street are closed for the investigation. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In a news release on Facebook Sunday night, Detroit. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Police said the shooting happened on Stoepel Street, just west of Livernois Avenue. A teenager was killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side. DETROIT - An unidentified man was found fatally shot early Tuesday morning on Detroit's northwest side, according to authorities. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department). Smith was arraigned and remanded to jail on the murder charges Wednesday. 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. The investigation. Police Department Chief James White speaks on search for shooting suspect in multiple shootings in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2022. The suspect was shot and killed. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St,. "It was a tragic event," said Detroit police chief James White. White said, "To his family, words cannot say what I need to say. The incident was . Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. At the appropriate time, we will formally honor his life and service to the resident of Detroit. No details about the victims or the alleged shooter were released. (courtesy: Detroit Police Department), "The senseless violence ravaging our country has hit far too close to home tonight. 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. French and her partner, Carlos Yanez, were shot after they and Officer Joshua Blas . The shooting happened in the 5500 block of West Lemoyne . 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 dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. Attorney information was not immediately available. 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. 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.". 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. 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 officer was fatally shot at about 7:40 p.m. local time after police . Prosecutors said the victim, identified as Chayne Lewis Lee of Detroit, was discovered lying in the doorway of a church by police officers. A single gunman shot four victims, three fatally, on Sunday morning. Detroit police said the victim was sitting in . Detroit detectives are still putting pieces together after a 3-year-old girl was shot on Detroits west side. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the citys west side. The shooting happened at about 1:37 a.m. in the 18600 Stahelin Avenue near Seven Mile . 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. ", 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. All the victims are men. He said the woman had been waiting for a bus when the suspect walked by her, returned and shot her without provocation. We will continue backing up law enforcement not only with our words, but with our actions. Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. A Detroit police officer was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after being shot in the leg by their partner. A woman is dead and two men wounded after an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit's west side, police said. A second person has died after eight people were shot in Detroit early Sunday morning, according to police. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. According to preliminary reports, the shooter was angryabout his driveway being blocked. The Pilots shoot 37.1% from 3 which is 45th in the country and score 77.5 . White added, "What we don't want to happen is gunshots to become commonplace in our community. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. The dog was also shot in the foot, prosecutors said. 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. ", Detroit police were responding to calls of shots fired on July 6, 2022, when officer Loren Courts was fatally shot. The tweet did . My heart breaks for them as they navigate this unimaginable loss. We constantly speak out about the levels of gun violence throughout our nation. 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. 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. DETROIT (WXYZ) The Detroit Police Department confirms two men were involved in a double shooting Saturday morning in Detroit. She glances back, braces herself, and continues applying pressure," White said. 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. A police officer and a suspect were both killed in a shooting on Detroit's west side, authorities said Wednesday night. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Medics took the woman to the hospital, where she waspronounced dead. The shooting happened in the area of Pembroke Avenue and Evergreen Road. Metro Detroiters gathered at the gun store in Eastpointe to protest gun violence after a Detroit officer was killed last week. 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. 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. A man was fatally shot Monday afternoon on Detroits west side. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 22200 block of Grove Street on the city's west side. ABC News' Alex Stone contributed to this report. Two officers with the Detroit Police Department were injured while responding to a domestic violence call on the city's west side Wednesday. The last Chicago police officer shot and killed in the line of duty was Officer Ella French on Aug. 7, 2021. 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 are searching for someone accused of shooting a woman and stealing her car. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a Detroit apartment complex Sunday morning. 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. 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. One person was killedand seven others were wounded in a mass shooting on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning, police said. A piece of technology thats in parts of Detroit wasnt there to alert police when someone started shooting people at random Sunday. 3 Detroit police officers injured during 2 separate incidents. The shooting happened Saturday afternoon on Wisconsin St, near Wyoming and Grand River. 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. Officers were called at . 7:30 p.m. - Authorities received reports of shots fired in the area. This is unacceptable and it needs to stop.". They very likely could have prevented two and probably three tragedies had they had an immediate notice," Duggan said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We don't want to become desensitized to someone shooting in our community. 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. Police lights. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. Before returning to Michigan, Megan reported at stations across the country including Northern Michigan, Southwest Louisiana and a sister station in Southwest Virginia. Friends and family gathered to honor the life of 14-year-old Ryan Parker, who lost his life to gun violence. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. 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.". Officers were called at about 11:20 p.m. to the8500 block of Strathmoor near Joy Road and Hubbell. 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. "Thankfully, there was another officer who stopped the threat.". My condolences go out to his wife Kristine Court, his two children, family members and his fellow officers. 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.". Detroit police are looking for a driver involved in a shooting on Sunday night. A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit. Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. July 7, 2022 / 3:48 PM Two men were shot while walking down Beaconsfield Street in Detroit on Saturday night after a vehicle pulled up and began firing. (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. Officials say a Detroit police officer and a suspect was injured in a shooting on the citys west side. According to authorities, a 23-year-old man and a passenger were in a . 0:00. 2023 www.freep.com. 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. "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. The double shooting . 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. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. July 7, 2022 Russ McNamara. Officials said shots were fired around 1:40 a.m. Friday (Oct. 29) in the area of Northlawn and Cortland streets. Two people are in custody after police say they broke into a business in Detroit. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. "Enough is enough. "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. No further information is known at this time. He said the victim was found three blocks from the first shooting. It was that community input that allowed the police officers to take this individual into custody without any further violence.". ", Detroit police officer Loren Courts was shot and killed on July 6, 2022, while responding to a call on the city's west side. "When I saw him on the ground I told my dad exactly what to do, chest compressions just trying to keep him breathing.". His father recently retired from the department. DETROIT - One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroit's west side. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. ", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 19 year old Donte Ramon Smith was charged in connection with the shootings. Police say Courts, 40, was shot and killed Wednesday night while responding to a call on Detroit's west side. Police said a black Tahoe pulled up next to the Camaro and those inside fired multiple gunshots, hitting all four men in the Camaro. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. "May God bless Officer Loren Courts' soul and his family and friends in their time of grief and need.". 2:10. White said. "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. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "But, in fact, somebody close to him did respond. Police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was fatally shot at a restaurant in Madison Heights. Yesterday, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 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. "Yesterday, I made a plea to family and friends of the shooter to turn him in. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. A 35-year-old man accused of trying to break into a Detroit home was shot and killed by someone inside that home. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. ", "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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. "The lawmakers need to support them. The sole survivor of the rampage, a 76-year-old man, described being shot while out walking his dog. Whitmer for freedom after 46 years, More:State commission says judge should be disbarred for lying about her son's child abuse. No further details have been revealed. The other three were taken to a hospital and are listed in temporary serious condition, officials said. McGinnis said the second shooting happened 30 minutes after the first shooting. The Tahoe drove off in an unknown direction. All rights reserved. Around 10:50 p.m. Monday, four men were inside a red. Detroit Police Chief James . DETROIT Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the citys west side. DETROIT One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroits west side. Police say Davis used a Draco pistol in the shooting. All rights reserved. The driver of the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. 00:38. 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. All rights reserved. One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in a shooting on Detroits west side. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Hartunian at . Police say two men ages 34 and 24 were shot multiple times. 1:04 Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead and three others in the hospital on Detroit's west side. 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. View Comments. 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. (KPRC/File) DETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on the city's west side. More:Michigan inmate dying of cancer begs Gov. An investigation is underway after two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting in Detroits Lafayette Park area, police said. Three people of interest were detained by officers at the scene. They found a51-year woman had been shot, according to authorities. She was a mother of seven children, ages 2-17. 1:04. / CW50 Detroit. "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 Police and investigators look over a homicide scene on Wyoming Avenue, near the corner of Seven Mile Road in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2022. 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. A Detroit police officer and a suspect died Wednesday after a shooting on the citys west side, officials said. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city's west side. It is unacceptable. Officers were called at about 12:30 a.m. to a home in the 20500 block of Capitol . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 7:41 p.m. - Four responding officers fired shots striking the suspect multiple times. Megan Woods is thrilled to be back home and reporting at Local 4. Police said the shooting. The victim, who died at the scene, has yet to be identified. 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. One woman is dead and two men are injured after a shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side, police said. 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. One person has died and two others were injured in a shooting in Detroit. 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.