Detroit police investigating deadly officer-involved shooting Sunday morning

DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) – The Detroit Police Division is investigating an officer-involved capturing this morning on Detroit’s west aspect.

DPD’s Chief James White mentioned the knowledge is topic to vary however he and the division decide to transparency.

Chief White mentioned a 911 name was made about an individual struggling a psychological disaster armed with a knife on Littlesubject Road at 5 a.m. Officers responded and searched the realm.

DPD mentioned police encountered the armed topic and a taser was deployed. The taser didn’t take impact leading to officers fatally capturing the suspect, in accordance with police.

Chief White mentioned it’s unknown what number of officers fired on the suspect, however that’s being investigated together with the info and circumstances, who fired the gun, who fired the taser, their coverage, physique cameras, witnesses, and space cameras.

“My condolences to the suspect’s household. Anytime the division has to make use of deadly drive, it’s not our desired final result,” mentioned Chief White.

The investigation is ongoing and data will likely be shared because it comes out.

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