Police officer and suspect both killed in Detroit shooting

A police officer and a suspect had been each killed in a taking pictures on Detroit’s west facet Wednesday night time.

The incident occurred at about 7:40 p.m. native time after officers responded to a report of “photographs fired,” in accordance with the Detroit Police Division.

The officer was struck by gunfire and rushed to a hospital, the place he died. Detroit Police Chief James White stated in a briefing that the fallen officer, whose identify was not launched, was a five-year veteran whose personal father had additionally served within the division.

“He comes from a protracted historical past of legislation enforcement officers,” White stated. “His father was a lately retired police officer on this division as nicely.”

Police stated the suspect, who was additionally not recognized, died of gunshot wounds as nicely.

The suspect “took hearth as nicely, and was shot, after he shot our officer,” White stated.

The precise particulars of the taking pictures had been unclear. White stated there was no indication of another accidents. 

“The mindless violence ravaging our nation has hit far too near residence tonight, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stated in an announcement. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we will by no means repay. He gave his life to serve his metropolis and hold his fellow Detroiters secure. Our whole metropolis is holding his household in our hearts tonight and shall be with them each step of the best way within the troublesome days forward.”