Community gathers for visitation of fallen Detroit police officer

Visitation came about on Saturday at Larger Grace Temple in Detroit for fallen police officer Loren Courts.

First responders and family paid their respects, in addition to individuals who didn’t know him personally, however felt compelled to point out up and honor Courts’ life.

“Police are very close to and pricey to my coronary heart and I simply needed to pay my respects to the household,” stated Carole Griffin.

Griffin stated she didn’t should know Courts for his tragedy to really feel private. Her late husband was additionally a police officer.

“You’ve gotten that concern after they go to work day-after-day,” Griffin stated.

She lives simply three minutes from the place Courts was shot and killed in Detroit on July 6.

“I felt unhappy for the household, I felt unhappy for Detroit,” Griffin stated.

On Saturday, she made it a degree to be at his public viewing and had a message for the Courts household.

“Individuals respect them and are praying for them, so many individuals,” Griffin stated. “People who find themselves from Detroit and are in different states known as and contacted. This hurts and we damage with them.”

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Beneath are the dates and instances for Courts’ viewing and funeral service.

Public Viewing

• Date: July 17

• Time: 3-9 p.m.

Funeral Service

• Date: July 18

• Time: 11:30 a.m.