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On October 28, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police began pursuing 16-year-old Cortez McConer Jr. after he fled on foot following a traffic stop. He had been a passenger in a car police investigated as possibly stolen. According to the record, the Grand Rapids Police Department officers chased him on foot through a wooded area near Courtland Drive and Kies Street in Rockford, Michigan for several miles into a body of water, which authorities later confirmed was a secluded area south of downtown Rockford. Police alleged that they could not find him.
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On 11/02/2024, search crews discovered McConer's body in a heavily wooded area near the water. The Kent County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the cause of death as accidental drowning.
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The Grand Rapids Police Department, Kent County Sheriff's Office, and Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding McConer's death.
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A candlelight vigil was held at Godwin Heights High School to honor McConer's life, attended by over 200 community members. Principal Chad Conklin described him as "a beacon of light, bringing joy, kindness and connection with everyone around him."
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/10/2024

https://www.wgvunews.org/news/2024-11-25/autopsy-shows-missing-grand-rapids-teen-drowned-near-rockford
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/cortez-mcconers-death-ruled-an-accidental-drowning-police-say
https://wwmt.com/news/local/cortez-mcconer-grand-rapids-rockford-death-accidental-drowning-missing-medical-examiner-investigation-police-west-michigan
https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/cortez-mcconer-death-ruled-an-accidental-drowning/

On November 2, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Michigan State Police troopers encountered 17-year-old Rayvon Shahid near Essex Street and Pasadena Avenue in Flint. According to police reports, Shahid was armed and fled on foot. Troopers pursued him and deployed a taser, which was ineffective. Subsequently, Shahid was shot at least seven times and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. A loaded Glock pistol with an extended magazine was recovered from the scene.
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The troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The Michigan State Police have submitted their findings, including video footage and all related evidence, to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for review.
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The family of Rayvon Shahid has expressed a desire for transparency and justice regarding the incident. They have held peaceful protests and are awaiting the release of body camera footage and further information from the Michigan State Police.
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The Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Shahid's death.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: December 10, 2024

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/11/21/state-police-probe-fatal-shooting-flint-teen/76478466007/
https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/news-releases/2024/11/21/official-statement
https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/evidence-in-case-of-flint-teen-shot-by-police-submitted-to-ags-office-for-review
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/family-of-michigan-teen-killed-by-state-troopers-speaks-out/
https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/black-lives-matter-flint-hosts-three-day-protest-for-death-of-17-year-old-rayvon-shahid
https://theflintcouriernews.com/family-and-friends-hold-peaceful-protest-as-investigation-for-the-officer-involved-death-of-17-year-old-rayvon-shahid-continues/

On October 28, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., deputies from the Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call involving a firearm at a residence on Kingsbury Road near South M-43 Highway in Hope Township. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 37-year-old Jeremiah Johnson, who was reportedly holding a firearm. Johnson allegedly threatened officers with the gun, prompting deputies to open fire. Johnson was shot and killed at the scene. A handgun was recovered, and law enforcement indicated that Johnson had not fired it at officers.
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The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Johnson's death.
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The family of Jeremiah Johnson has expressed a desire for more transparency and justice. His wife, Siphiwe Johnson, stated, "I do not want to talk about what happened right now, but I will talk about it when the time is right. But I would just like everybody to think of Jeremiah as somebody who fought for his country, somebody who deserves the dignity that this country can give him, even in his death."
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: December 10, 2024

https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/widow-husband-killed-by-barry-county-deputy-did-not-deserve-to-die/
https://www.woodtv.com/news/barry-county/family-ids-man-killed-in-barry-county-shooting-involving-deputies/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/barry/1-dead-after-barry-county-domestic-situation-ends-with-deputy-involved-shooting
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/1-dead-after-domestic-situation-shooting-barry-county/69-87e72cb3-fbfb-47b0-93fa-c44e94a2c2c5
https://wwmt.com/news/local/1-killed-officer-involved-shooting-barry-county-delton-domestic-situation

A man, reportedly in a mental health crisis, was seen firing shots at a truck before sitting on a porch. Upon police arrival, a confrontation ensued. The man then allegedly shot and killed himself.
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The investigation is being handled by the Michigan State Police.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/chief-sergeant-killed-shootout-dpd-was-highly-trained-sniper-wanted-suicide-cop
https://www.wxyz.com/news/target-8/widow-husband-killed-by-barry-county-deputy-did-not-deserve-to-die/
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/off-duty-detroit-pd-officer-suffering-mental-health-crisis-shoots-wounds-2-other-officers-before-fatal-ois/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/15/what-we-know-off-duty-police-officer-killed-after-shooting-2-other-officers-in-detroits-east-side/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/state/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-wounding-2-fellow-officers/512-9bbbb76f-2040-4e22-99ae-b44fc7521c13
https://www.yahoo.com/news/detroit-police-officer-killed-shootout-011859613.html
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-respond-shooting-scene-near-davison-dequindre
https://www.wxyz.com/news/2-detroit-police-officers-shot-on-citys-east-side-suspect-dead
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-19838996.php
https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1532015
https://www.wxyz.com/news/911-audio-bodycam-video-released-in-shooting-that-led-to-dpd-sergeants-death
https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/off-duty-detroit-pd-officer-suffering-mental-health-crisis-shoots-wounds-2-other-officers-before-fatal-ois/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/15/what-we-know-off-duty-police-officer-killed-after-shooting-2-other-officers-in-detroits-east-side/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/state/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-wounding-2-fellow-officers/512-9bbbb76f-2040-4e22-99ae-b44fc7521c13
https://www.yahoo.com/news/detroit-police-officer-killed-shootout-011859613.html
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-respond-shooting-scene-near-davison-dequindre
https://www.wxyz.com/news/2-detroit-police-officers-shot-on-citys-east-side-suspect-dead
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/off-duty-detroit-officer-fatally-shot-after-19838996.php

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 12:48 p.m., officers from the Albion Department of Public Safety (ADPS) responded to a domestic disturbance in Albion. The 28-year-old male, who had an outstanding felony warrant for assault, fled the scene and was later located at his residence in Homer Township. Upon arrival, deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office observed the man entering his home around 1:14 p.m. He then fled into a nearby cornfield.
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A drone and K-9 unit were deployed to search for the individual. A neighbor reported seeing him with a handgun, running between fields. A deputy soon spotted him near the intersection of 25 ½ Mile Road and R Drive South, where the individual appeared from behind a tree displaying the handgun. Within seconds, the individual fired a single shot, resulting in his death by suicide.
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The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: December 10, 2024

https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/man-dies-by-suicide-while-fleeing-deputies-say/

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 12:51 p.m., Hamtramck police initiated a traffic stop of a driver who allegedly fled the scene. Police escalated a high-speed chase, disregarded a traffic light, and both vehicles drove through the intersection of Conant and East McNichols in Detroit, where the fleeing vehicle crashed into a bystander car occupied by MD Sujon Miah, 37, and his father, MD Nur Miah, 73. Both were killed in the crash.
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The Hamtramck Police Department, along with the Michigan State Police, is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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Last Update: December 10, 2024

https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/detroit-woman-charged-in-police-chase-and-fatal-crash.aspx
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/15/23-year-old-woman-charged-in-double-fatal-car-crash-following-high-speed-chase-in-hamtramck/
https://www.thehamtramckreview.com/high-speed-police-chase-ends-with-death-of-two-and-maybe-more/

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 12:51 p.m., Hamtramck police officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two women. The driver fled from officers at a high rate of speed, disregarded a traffic light, and drove through the intersection of Conant and East McNichols in Detroit, where she crashed into a vehicle occupied by MD Sujon Miah, 37, of Sterling Heights, and his father, MD Nur Miah, 73, of Warren. Both were killed in the crash.
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The Hamtramck Police Department, along with the Michigan State Police, is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities.
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LAST UPDATE: December 10, 2024

https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/detroit-woman-charged-in-police-chase-and-fatal-crash.aspx
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/15/23-year-old-woman-charged-in-double-fatal-car-crash-following-high-speed-chase-in-hamtramck/
https://www.thehamtramckreview.com/high-speed-police-chase-ends-with-death-of-two-and-maybe-more/

On October 8, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Detroit police officers were on routine patrol near Balduck Park when they recognized a man from a previous narcotics case. Upon checking his name, they discovered he had a parole violation. As officers approached, the man allegedly pulled a gun from his waistband and fired at them. Officers opened fire, fatally wounding him. The incident occurred near a youth football practice, but no injuries were reported among the children present.
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The Detroit Police Department, along with the Michigan State Police, is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-shoot-and-kill-man-who-allegedly-fired-at-officers-near-football-practice
https://www.wxyz.com/news/target-8/man-shot-and-killed-by-detroit-police-after-allegedly-firing-at-officers
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/10/09/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-during-confrontation-near-football-practice/
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/10/09/detroit-police-shoot-kill-man-allegedly-firing-at-officers/30285061/

Kalamazoo police were called about a man with a gun at Martin Luther King Park. Police arrived and found him in a vehicle. When police approached him, he allegedly produced a guy. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.wmuk.org/wmuk-news/2024-10-09/the-man-killed-by-officers-in-kalamazoo-has-been-identified
https://www.woodtv.com/news/kalamazoo-county/kdps-releases-name-of-man-shot-killed-by-officers
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/man-killed-by-officers-in-kalamazoo-identified
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/kalamazoo/kalamazoo-man-killed-by-police/69-03883bb3-af3d-409f-b798-1ed231cdbe04
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/3043035

In the early morning hours of September 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Warren Police Officer James Burke crashed into a Dodge Durango at high speed. The vehicle, driven by Cedric Hayden Jr. and carrying his lifelong best friend DeJuan Pettis, was struck while turning left onto Prospect Avenue. Both Hayden and Pettis were killed instantly.
Crash reconstructionists described the impact as violent, launching the Durango airborne for more than 50 feet before it flipped. Officer Burke and his partner, who was riding in the patrol SUV, were both injured but survived.
The investigation determined that Officer Burke had been traveling at speeds exceeding 115 to 117 miles per hour without emergency lights or sirens activated, was not engaged in any pursuit, and had no valid reason for his speed at the time of the crash.
Officer Burke was terminated from the Warren Police Department in December 2024 and initially arraigned on multiple charges, including two counts of manslaughter with a motor vehicle (15-year felonies), one count of moving violation causing serious impairment of a bodily function (misdemeanor), and willful neglect of duty (misdemeanor). A preliminary hearing concluded on August 15, 2025, during which Judge John Chmura determined there was sufficient evidence that Burke’s conduct was grossly negligent and that his actions caused the deaths, binding the case over to Circuit Court for trial. Burke is scheduled to be arraigned in Macomb County Circuit Court on September 2, 2025, with a jury trial expected to follow soon afterward. A $100 million lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the families against the Warren Police Department alleging negligence.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ex-warren-police-officers-prelim-continues-crash-killed-2-men
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/15/former-warren-officer-in-crash-that-killed-2-bound-over-to-stand-trial
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/former-warren-police-officer-fatal-crash-stand-trial
https://www.macombgov.org/departments/prosecutors-office/warren-police-officer-arraigned-manslaughter-charges-connection
https://www.candgnews.com/news/officer-in-fatal-policeinvolved-crash-will-stand-trial-8958

In the early morning hours of September 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Warren Police Officer James Burke crashed into a Dodge Durango at high speed. The vehicle, driven by Cedric Hayden Jr. and carrying his lifelong best friend DeJuan Pettis, was struck while turning left onto Prospect Avenue. Both Hayden and Pettis were killed instantly.
Crash reconstructionists described the impact as violent, launching the Durango airborne for more than 50 feet before it flipped. Officer Burke and his partner, who was riding in the patrol SUV, were both injured but survived.
The investigation determined that Officer Burke had been traveling at speeds exceeding 115 to 117 miles per hour without emergency lights or sirens activated, was not engaged in any pursuit, and had no valid reason for his speed at the time of the crash.
Officer Burke was terminated from the Warren Police Department in December 2024 and initially arraigned on multiple charges, including two counts of manslaughter with a motor vehicle (15-year felonies), one count of moving violation causing serious impairment of a bodily function (misdemeanor), and willful neglect of duty (misdemeanor). A preliminary hearing concluded on August 15, 2025, during which Judge John Chmura determined there was sufficient evidence that Burke’s conduct was grossly negligent and that his actions caused the deaths, binding the case over to Circuit Court for trial. Burke is scheduled to be arraigned in Macomb County Circuit Court on September 2, 2025, with a jury trial expected to follow soon afterward. A $100 million lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the families against the Warren Police Department alleging negligence.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ex-warren-police-officers-prelim-continues-crash-killed-2-men
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/08/15/former-warren-officer-in-crash-that-killed-2-bound-over-to-stand-trial
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/former-warren-police-officer-fatal-crash-stand-trial
https://www.macombgov.org/departments/prosecutors-office/warren-police-officer-arraigned-manslaughter-charges-connection
https://www.candgnews.com/news/officer-in-fatal-policeinvolved-crash-will-stand-trial-8958

On 09/29/2024, Holland Public Safety officers responded to a reported altercation at a gas station on Washington Avenue. A vehicle rapidly departed the scene without headlights. Officers escalated a high-speed chase that lasted several minutes. Alfredo Mojica Majin, the driver, lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of 32nd Street and South Shore Drive. The vehicle struck a tree, causing severe damage and catching fire. Alfredo and his brother Bryan Mojica, the passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the crash investigation, and the Holland Department of Public Safety is handling the broader investigation.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities: Alfredo Mojica Majin and Bryan Mojica.

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/investigations/holland-crash-fleeing-police-victims-identified/69-9bf53b89-4283-4983-be57-9f5449ba26db
https://www.woodtv.com/news/allegan-county/police-id-2-killed-when-holland-chase-ends-in-crash/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/suspects-killed-in-pursuit-ending-crash-were-brothers

An unnamed Holland Public Safety Officer responded to a report of shots being fired and came upon 26-year-old Alfredo Mojica Majin and his brother, 21-year-old Bryan Mojica, and chased them by car. The vehicle crashed and both died.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8jYbTQv924

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/ottawa/suspects-killed-in-pursuit-ending-crash-were-brothers

On September 17, 2024, Chelsea Lynette Heugel, a 23-year-old mother of three, was in custody at the 36th District Court in Detroit, Michigan, awaiting arraignment on charges including operating a stolen vehicle and fleeing police. While detained, Ms. Heugel attempted suicide using a cord from a payphone. Despite immediate medical attention, she was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/they-werent-watching-her-woman-dies-by-suicide-at-detroit-court-while-awaiting-arraignment

On 09/13/2024, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a 38-year-old female driver was traveling northbound on I-75 near Dix Highway in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Her Ford Explorer struck the median wall before continuing down the freeway and colliding with a Michigan State Police patrol vehicle. The patrol vehicle, occupied by Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) Daniel Kerstetter, was conducting a traffic stop on a semi-truck on the right shoulder. The impact pushed the patrol vehicle into the rear of the semi-truck. The female driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Kerstetter was extricated from his vehicle and transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, Officer Kerstetter succumbed to his injuries and was taken off life support on 09/15/2024.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
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Fatalities: 2 (38-year-old female driver, MCO Daniel Kerstetter) Injuries: None reported
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INVESTIGATION: The incident is under investigation by the Michigan State Police

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/09/16/state-police-officer-hurt-in-i-75-crash-dies-after-being-taken-off-life-support/
https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/news-releases/2024/09/15/state-police-motor-carrier-officer-receives-fatal-injuries
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/msp-officer-dies-after-crash-i-75-lincoln-park

On 09/06/2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Wayne County Sheriff's deputies observed two motorcycles traveling at high speeds on U.S. 70 near Goldsboro, North Carolina. The motorcycles lacked visible registration plates. Deputies escalated a chase exceeding 100 miles an hour during which 19-year-old Bradley Bridger Gill from Raleigh lost control near the I-795 West exit, veered off the road, and collided with a tree. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the crash site. Bradley Bridger Gill was a recent graduate of Broughton Senior High in Raleigh and was employed as a driller at Bridger Drilling.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality: Bradley Bridger Gill
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INVESTIGATION: The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.wral.com/story/raleigh-teen-dies-in-wayne-county-police-chase/21617927/
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wayne-county-news/1-dead-in-crash-during-wayne-county-chase-involving-2-motorcyclists-officials-say/
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/bradley-bridger-gill-11981237

On 09/04/2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Novi Police Department officers responded to a "family trouble" call at a residence in the 23000 block of Forest Park Drive. A 26-year-old male had fired shots into the home with a rifle. Family members safely exited the residence before the individual remained inside. Officers attempted to establish contact with the individual but were unsuccessful. The Southwest Oakland County Special Response Team was activated and, upon entry, found the individual deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: 26-year-old male
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INVESTIGATION: The incident is under investigation by the Novi Police Department. No other injuries were reported.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-man-fires-shots-novi-home-barricades-self-inside
https://www.candgnews.com/news/standoff-with-police-in-novi-ends-after-man-fatally-shoots-self--6416

On 08/31/2024, officers from the Genesee Township Police Department responded to an incident at the intersection of Dort Highway and Robert T. Longway Boulevard in Flint, Michigan. A male individual, age not disclosed, was involved in the situation. During the encounter, the individual died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: Male individual
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INVESTIGATION: The Genesee Township Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident. No other injuries were reported.

https://www.abc12.com/news/crime/home-invasion-suspect-commits-suicide-following-flint-police-chase/article_51ce39e4-67fa-11ef-90e2-a31a8efd13ab.html

On 07/05/2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Deputy Jon Geeting of the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office was monitoring the intersection of Monroe and Thornapple in response to complaints about an ATV causing disturbances. He observed a black Chevrolet pickup truck accelerating rapidly, causing its tires to spin and the vehicle to fishtail. Deputy Geeting initiated a pursuit as the truck sped away on gravel roads, often outpacing the deputy's vehicle. The pursuit continued with the truck leaving visible spin marks and fishtail tracks, which Deputy Geeting used to follow. Despite multiple attempts to stop the vehicle, the driver, identified as 38-year-old Michael Lee Penland II of White Cloud, Michigan, continued to flee. The chase concluded when Penland's truck collided with a large tree, resulting in his death at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 fatality: Michael Lee Penland II
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INVESTIGATION: The Newaygo County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal review of the incident to ensure all protocols were followed during the pursuit. No other injuries were reported.

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/deputy-follows-spin-marks-find-vehicle-fleeing-through-gravel-roads-pursuit-ends-crash-death-suspect/69-207e0ed1-e469-4feb-aa9b-44c01327c496
https://www.crandellfh.com/obituary/Michael-PenlandII
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-penland-obituary?id=55534270

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On July 12, 2024, at approximately 10:53 a.m., two Detroit Police Department officers were dispatched to assist a 36th District Court bailiff with an eviction at an apartment in the 17650 block of Manderson Road. The bailiff reported that the tenant, 44-year-old Sherman Lee Butler, was being aggressive. Upon entry, officers found Butler sitting on a bed, holding a box cutter to his neck. He was highly agitated and refused to leave, stating that he would only depart if officers used weapons to kill him. Despite multiple instructions to drop the box cutter, Butler remained uncooperative. Officers deployed Tasers, which failed to subdue him. Butler then advanced toward the bailiff with the box cutter, prompting the bailiff to discharge his firearm, striking Butler. Butler continued toward an officer, leading the bailiff to fire additional shots. Officers administered aid, and Butler was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: Sherman Lee Butler
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INVESTIGATION: The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office reviewed the incident and determined that the bailiff acted in lawful self-defense and defense of others. Consequently, no charges were filed against the bailiff.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/12/04/prosecutor-bailiff-justified-in-fatal-shooting-in-detroit-eviction/76753768007/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/12/03/no-charges-issued-for-bailiff-who-shot-killed-detroit-man-during-eviction/
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/bailiff-who-shot-killed-man-during-eviction-not-charged/

On July 10, 2024, at approximately 4:06 a.m., officers from the Muskegon Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 1900 block of Howden Street. Upon arrival, they encountered a 20-year-old male exhibiting erratic behavior while armed with a knife. He then proceeded to a neighboring residence and attacked a female occupant with the knife. Officers opened fire, resulting in the individual's death at the scene. The female victim sustained multiple injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she is expected to recover.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: 20-year-old male
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INVESTIGATION: The Michigan State Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/man-dies-shot-muskegon-police-standoff/69-26a94656-b6bc-4376-9924-9284d504f57a
https://www.woodtv.com/news/muskegon-county/muskegon-pd-officers-who-shot-at-man-with-knife-acted-appropriately/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/muskegon/armed-assault-suspect-killed-by-police-in-muskegon

On 07/07/2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper observed two motorcycles traveling at high speeds northbound on Old U.S. 23 near Loch Lomond Road in Brighton Township. The motorcycles appeared to be racing. As the trooper attempted to turn around to initiate a traffic stop, one of the motorcycles, a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-S operated by a 20-year-old male from South Lyon, collided with a Dodge Caravan driven by an 86-year-old Brighton woman who was making a left turn onto Loch Lomond Road from southbound Old U.S. 23.
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The collision impacted the passenger side door of the van, resulting in the deaths of the motorcyclist and a 64-year-old female passenger from Fenton in the van. The second motorcyclist did not stop and fled the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead, 1 injured.

https://patch.com/michigan/brighton/2-dead-crash-involving-racing-motorcycles-old-us-23-police
https://www.wxyz.com/news/two-dead-in-crash-following-motorcycle-race-in-brighton-township
https://www.whmi.com/news/article/fatal-crash-motorcyclist-van-brighton-township

On 07/07/2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper observed two motorcycles traveling at high speeds northbound on Old U.S. 23 near Loch Lomond Road in Brighton Township. The motorcycles appeared to be racing. As the trooper attempted to turn around to initiate a traffic stop, one of the motorcycles, a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-S operated by a 20-year-old male from South Lyon, collided with a Dodge Caravan driven by an 86-year-old Brighton woman who was making a left turn onto Loch Lomond Road from southbound Old U.S. 23.
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The collision impacted the passenger side door of the van, resulting in the deaths of the motorcyclist and a 64-year-old female passenger from Fenton in the van. The second motorcyclist did not stop and fled the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead, 1 injured.

https://patch.com/michigan/brighton/2-dead-crash-involving-racing-motorcycles-old-us-23-police
https://www.wxyz.com/news/two-dead-in-crash-following-motorcycle-race-in-brighton-township
https://www.whmi.com/news/article/fatal-crash-motorcyclist-van-brighton-township

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Warren Police Department officers observed three Dodge Chargers traveling at high speeds westbound on 8 Mile Road near Ryan Road, suspected of drag racing. Upon attempting a traffic stop, one vehicle complied, while the other two fled north on Ryan Road. Officers initiated a pursuit, which continued westbound on 10 Mile Road. Near the intersection of 10 Mile and Dequindre Roads, one of the fleeing Chargers collided with a Jeep Cherokee making a left turn. The passenger of the Jeep, 42-year-old Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael, suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the Jeep and occupants of the Charger sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The second fleeing Charger continued and was later located; its driver was arrested.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: Katrina Shamoon Shuker Michael

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/warren-police-prosecutor-give-update-after-pursuit-speeding-dodge-charger-ends-fatal-crash
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/07/02/pontiac-man-charged-in-warren-police-chase-that-ended-in-fatal-crash/
https://www.candgnews.com/news/police-drag-racing-led-to-chase-fatal-crash-6011

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On June 27, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a detective sergeant from the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop on Beecher Road near Lamb Road in Jefferson Township, Michigan. The vehicle's driver, a 33-year-old male with active warrants, was taken into custody without incident. The passenger, identified as 34-year-old Eric Michael Fiddler, refused to identify himself and became uncooperative. Deputy William Henry Butler Jr., 51, arrived to assist. As deputies attempted to remove Fiddler from the vehicle, he produced a handgun from his waistband and fatally shot Deputy Butler. Fiddler then fled on foot into a nearby wooded area.
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An extensive manhunt ensued, involving multiple law enforcement agencies. At approximately 6:15 p.m., Michigan State Police troopers located Fiddler hiding in a field near the intersection of Culbert Road and Osseo Road South. When ordered to surrender, Fiddler opened fire on the troopers, who returned fire, resulting in his death at the scene.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 law enforcement officer: Deputy William Henry Butler Jr.
1 individual: Eric Michael Fiddler

https://www.whmi.com/news/article/murdered-hillsdale-co-deputy-identified
https://www.yahoo.com/news/slain-deputy-identified-details-emerge-220356938.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/hillsdale-county-deputy-shot/

On June 18, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., John Zook, 40, contacted 911, reporting that he was experiencing a mental health crisis and had ceased taking his medication. Officers from the Wayne Police Department responded to his residence at Newberry Square Apartments on Michigan Avenue near S. Wayne Road. Upon arrival, officers found Zook bleeding from self-inflicted wounds and armed with a kitchen knife. Despite multiple verbal commands and two attempts to subdue him with a Taser, Zook advanced toward the officers. In response, an officer discharged their firearm, resulting in Zook's death at the scene. Zook's 4-year-old child was present in the apartment during the incident but was unharmed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality: John Zook

https://www.wxyz.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-officer-during-reported-mental-health-crisis-in-wayne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECdiC-jnD0Y
https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/msp-investigating-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-wayne?utm_campaign=www.audacy.com%252Fwwjnewsradio&utm_content=1718743473&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=WWJ-AM

On June 15, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Michael William Nash, 42, arrived at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Armed with a Glock 43 semi-automatic handgun, Nash fired 36 rounds indiscriminately, injuring nine individuals, including two children. He then fled the scene in his vehicle. Authorities tracked Nash to his residence in Shelby Township, approximately half a mile from the splash pad. After a five-hour standoff, during which police attempts to communicate with Nash were unsuccessful, officers entered the home and found him deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:
Fatalities: 1 (Michael William Nash)
Injuries: 9 individuals, including two children

https://tulsaworld.com/ap/national/suspect-in-shooting-of-8-at-a-michigan-splash-pad-has-died-by-suicide-police/article_2d5e7535-0aa3-5281-abb0-a62d4c36c881.html
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/multiple-people-shot-rochester-hills-splashpad
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/rochester-hills-splashpad-shooting-new-info-dead-suspect-how-deputies-tracked-him

Imani Peterson was shot in the stomach around 1:30 a.m. on June 1, 2024, while attending a block party on the 16500 block of Trinity Street in Detroit. Two weeks later, on June 15, 2024, the 19 year old mother died from her injuries in the ICU. A $25 million federal lawsuit filed June 3, 2025, alleges that a Detroit police officer stumbled upon entering the crowd and fired recklessly into partygoers, joined by a second officer, resulting in Peterson’s death; her medical examiner ruled the death a homicide

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/06/04/lawsuit-claims-teen-was-killed-by-detroit-police-officer-who-tripped-fired-into-crowd/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-ceria-in-laying-imani-to-rest

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., an officer from the Albion Department of Public Safety observed a vehicle being driven recklessly on Superior Street near Walnut Street. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the driver, identified as 21-year-old Dominik Ashton Warner, accelerated and fled at a high speed. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree just south of Albion's city limits. Both Warner and his passenger, 18-year-old Ethan Newman, sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT:
2 fatalities: Dominik Ashton Warner (driver) and Ethan Newman (passenger)

https://wwmt.com/news/local/albion-car-crash-tree-city-limits-driver-passenger-killed-high-speed-superior-walnut-street-investigation-public-safety-sheriff-calhoun-county-west-michigan
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/calhoun/two-people-killed-in-crash-following-attempted-traffic-stop-in-albion
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/police-2-killed-in-albion-crash/

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Albion Department of Public Safety observed a vehicle being driven recklessly on Superior Street near Walnut Street. The officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver, identified as 21-year-old Dominik Ashton Warner, accelerated and fled at high speed. The vehicle subsequently left the roadway and collided with a tree just south of Albion's city limits. Both Warner and his passenger, 18-year-old Ethan Alexander Newman, sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 2 fatalities: Dominik Ashton Warner (driver) and Ethan Alexander Newman (passenger)

https://wwmt.com/news/local/albion-car-crash-tree-city-limits-driver-passenger-killed-high-speed-superior-walnut-street-investigation-public-safety-sheriff-calhoun-county-west-michigan
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/calhoun/two-people-killed-in-crash-following-attempted-traffic-stop-in-albion
https://www.woodtv.com/news/calhoun-county/police-2-killed-in-albion-crash/

On June 5, 2024, at approximately 3:37 a.m., a female resident in the 200 block of Pearl Street, Coloma, Michigan, called 911, reporting that individuals intended to set her house on fire. Upon arrival, a Coloma Township police officer observed the woman pointing a long gun at him and his vehicle. The woman made multiple 911 calls expressing her intent to shoot police officers. Over a 90-minute period, officers issued commands for her to drop the weapon and exit the house with her hands up, which she refused. As officers attempted to enter the residence, a Berrien County deputy fired a "less lethal" round, which struck the woman in the upper chest. She received immediate medical attention at the scene and was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Unidentified female

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/michigan/woman-killed-by-deputy-using-less-than-lethal-round
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/woman-dies-in-standoff-berrien-county-police/69-3ba15be8-2ab6-4fc4-a7ba-ee82c74f2a49
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-woman-dies-in-police-standoff/
https://wwmt.com/news/state/shooting-shots-fired-gunfire-officer-involved-police-investigation-state-sheriffs-office-pearl-street-coloma-berrien-county-michigan

On May 27, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Detroit Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 11100 block of Beaconsfield Street on the city's east side. Upon arrival, officers encountered two women on the porch, stating that a male had been shot inside the residence. Entering the home, officers found 35-year-old Kenneth Thompkins armed with a firearm. An exchange of gunfire ensued, during which Thompkins was fatally shot. Prior to the officers' arrival, Thompkins had shot and killed his 16-year-old nephew, John Howard-Thompkins, during a mental health crisis. A woman was also injured during the incident and was transported to a local hospital in temporary serious condition. Only Kenneth Thompkins is listed in this database as the other shootings happened prior to police involvement.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/05/27/officials-mental-health-crisis-ends-in-shooting-on-detroits-east-side/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tragedy-detroits-east-side-after-mental-health-crisis-ends-deadly-police-shooting
https://www.wxyz.com/news/detroit-family-urges-special-attention-to-mental-health-after-double-fatal-shooting

On May 25, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Michigan State Police troopers responded to reports of a man acting erratically at a residence in the 2000 block of Skeels Road in Otto Township, Oceana County. Upon arrival, troopers observed 44-year-old Jonathan David Jurecki walking near the intersection of Skeels Road and Nichols Road. Upon noticing the officers, Jurecki fled into a wooded area and re-emerged carrying a device with visible wires, claiming it was a bomb and threatening to "kill everybody." Troopers established a perimeter, evacuated nearby residents, and requested assistance from the MSP Grand Rapids Post, MSP Bomb Squad, and the Emergency Support Team (EST). Negotiators engaged with Jurecki for several hours in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. During the standoff, Jurecki made movements perceived as a threat, prompting an EST member to discharge a rifle, fatally wounding him. Subsequent examination by the MSP Bomb Squad determined that the device was a hoax and did not contain any explosive materials.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Jonathan David Jurecki

https://oceanacountypress.com/2024/05/28/man-with-fake-bomb-shot-by-police-had-3-pending-criminal-cases/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/muskegon/man-shot-and-killed-by-msp-trooper-identified
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/michigan-state-police-identify-man-shot-killed-first-responder-fake-bomb-threat-oceana-county/69-4805b6e5-321f-4d90-ae16-93edb8ea5b9a

On 05/15/2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Warren Police Department officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 8 Mile Road and Sherwood Street for speeding. The 24-year-old Jakar Knott continued driving. Officers escalated a high-speed chase into Detroit. The chase continued until Knott's vehicle struck a curb near Outer Drive and Anglin Street, causing the car to flip multiple times. Knott was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the crash site. Warren Police Commissioner Charles Rushton claims that officers had "begun to call off the chase." However, per official records, the officers were still chasing when the fatal crash occurred and were seen at the crash site immediately after the accident. Neighbors were vocal that the chase should not have occurred.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/driver-fleeing-police-stop-crashes-at-high-speed-on-outer-drive-flipping-10-times

On 04/30/2024, at approximately 1:36 p.m., Detroit Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 9100 block of Carlin Street. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with gunshot wounds to his legs; he was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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Witnesses indicated the shooter had entered a nearby residence. Officers surrounded the home, leading to a standoff. Crisis negotiators attempted to establish communication. After several hours, officers entered the residence and found the man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered near his body.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Male individual (self-inflicted gunshot wound)

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/man-dies-after-hours-long-standoff-detroit/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-at-scene-of-barricaded-gunman-suspected-of-shooting-victim-3-times
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/04/30/shooting-leads-to-barricaded-gunman-situation-on-detroits-west-side/

On April 23, 2024, at approximately 10:21 p.m., a Barry County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for excessive speed on Coats Grove Road near M-66 in Castleton Township. The 16-year-old male driver from the Woodland area failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and struck several trees. The impact ejected the driver from the vehicle. He was transported to a hospital in Hastings, where he was pronounced dead. The Michigan State Police are investigating the crash.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: 16-year-old male driver

https://www.woodtv.com/news/barry-county/deputies-teen-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash/
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/barry/16-year-old-dead-after-crash-ending-pursuit-in-barry-county
https://wwmt.com/news/local/fatal-crash-confirmed-in-barry-county-dar-leaf-coats-grove-road-moore-m-66-castleton-township-michigan-state-police-reconstruction

On April 18, 2024, Shane Anderson, a 33-year-old Black male, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety in the 1400 block of Longfellow Avenue, Jackson, Michigan. Officers had responded to reports of a domestic disturbance. Upon their arrival, Anderson reportedly barricaded himself inside the residence.
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Police negotiated for several hours while the residence was surrounded. During the standoff, Anderson sustained a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. The involved officers' identities and specific actions during the incident have not been disclosed.
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The incident remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police. Findings will be reviewed by the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality.

https://www.wilx.com/2024/04/19/police-suspect-dies-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-after-allegedly-shooting-woman-blackman-township/

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., the Michigan State Police Sixth District Fugitive Team, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, attempted to arrest 25-year-old Samuel Sterling, who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Officers located Sterling at a gas station near 52nd Street and Eastern Avenue in Kentwood. Upon approach, Sterling fled on foot. During the pursuit, Detective Sergeant Brian Keely, operating an unmarked police vehicle, struck Sterling in the parking lot of a nearby Burger King, pinning him against the building's wall. Sterling sustained multiple blunt force injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS:
Following the incident, Detective Sergeant Keely was suspended pending investigation. On May 28, 2024, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Keely was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for his actions leading to Sterling's death. Keely pleaded not guilty to both charges during his arraignment. He retired from the Michigan State Police shortly before his arraignment.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Samuel Sterling

https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/death-certificate-man-hit-by-unmarked-cruiser-had-multiple-blunt-force-injuries/
https://apnews.com/article/5b6ee791dc09145f7c6128c8144ae9d9
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/retired-michigan-state-police-detective-headed-trial-samuel-sterlings-murder.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wYd_1vIqKI

On April 13, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Durand Police Officer Kurt Moffitt conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 700 block of South Oak Street in Durand. The officer found the driver, 43-year-old Daniel Silver, to have an outstanding warrant. Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathon Kirby arrived on the scene to assist. The officer claimed that Silver attempted to flee and "drove his vehicle aggressively toward Deputy Kirby," striking him. In response, Deputy Kirby shot and killed him.

Deputy Kirby was cleared of any wrongdoing.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Daniel Silver

https://www.wlns.com/news/prosecutor-deputy-legally-justified-in-april-shooting/
https://www.wlns.com/news/suspect-who-died-in-durand-following-a-traffic-stop-identified/
https://www.wsgw.com/police-identify-suspect-killed-in-shiawassee-officer-involved-shooting/

On April 12, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Warren Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Garbor Drive near Ryan Road and 11 Mile. The 911 caller reported that 18-year-old Hussein Al-Raji was assaulting family members and had not slept for four days. Officers approached the residence and observed Al-Raji emerging from the garage armed with a 9mm Glock handgun. Body camera footage shows Al-Raji taking no action to lower the weapon and pointing it at police. Officers fired 11 rounds, striking Al-Raji three times. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Al-Raji's family, originally from Bangladesh, stated they were unaware he possessed a gun and believed he was experiencing a mental health crisis.
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The officers involved were placed on administrative leave. The incident is being investigated by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES DURING THIS INCIDENT: 1 fatality: Hussein Al-Raji

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/family-of-18-year-old-killed-by-police-after-pointing-gun-i-think-he-was-hallucinating
https://www.wxyz.com/news/warren-police-release-body-cam-video-in-deadly-shooting-of-man-by-officers-after-domestic-disturbance
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/04/15/bodycam-footage-released-in-deadly-warren-police-shooting/