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On 04/20/2021, a 22-year-old male driving a Dodge Charger was allegedly chased at high speed by officers of the Grosse Pointe Park Police Department when he lost control of his vehicle at the intersection of ConnerStreet and E Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, landed under the trailer of a semi-truck, killing him. Police did not disclose the reasons why they escalated the fatal chase.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-chase-suspect-dies-after-hitting-semi-truck-on-east-side
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/witness-says-charger-fleeing-police-was-going-at-least-95-mph-before-deadly-crash-with-semi-truck
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/924225 

On 04/18/2021, an incident involving five people being shot and wounded occurred in Detroit, Michigan. A person who was subsequently struck by a car nearby and died was believed to have been involved in this shooting. Following the initial incident, police initiated a pursuit of a black GMC driven by a 27-year-old male man traveling north on Gratiot Avenue. The chase continued until the driver reached 8 Mile Road, where he exited his vehicle at a strip mall. While fleeing on foot, the man allegedly fired shots at pursuing officers. Police opened fire, killing him. This event is under internal self-investigation by the Detroit Police Department.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality, 5 injuries

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/04/19/detroit-police-shoot-kill-man-who-drove-through-crime-scene-where-5-people-were-shot-1-person-was-killed-in-car-crash/
• https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/04/19/suspect-shot-killed-after-firing-at-detroit-police-investigating-multiple-shootings-fatal-crash/
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/suspect-leads-police-chase-after-five-person-shooting-in-detroit-sunday-night
• https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/police-shoot-kill-suspect-who-drove-through-crime-scene-where-5-were-shot-1-killed-in-detroit/

On 04/04/2021, Michigan State Police troopers were conducting a welfare check at around 8 p.m. when they discovered a 62-year-old woman dead from an apparent homicide in her home in Lake Township. The house was empty except for the victim at the time of discovery. Through investigation, troopers identified a man, Adam Briggs, a 30-year-old relative of the victim. A broadcast alert was issued for Briggs. Shortly after 1 a.m., the Cadillac Police Department spotted the vehicle associated with Briggs and attempted a traffic stop. Briggs did not stop. Police escalated a with multiple agencies. During the chase, Briggs allegedly fired shots at the pursuing officers. No one was hit. Missaukee County Sheriff's deputies used stop sticks to disable Briggs' vehicle. Briggs then ran away on foot. His body was found shortly after 6 a.m. with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, confirming his death as a suicide.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 fatalities (including the initial homicide victim)

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/msp-release-more-details-on-missaukee-county-murder-suicide-motive-still-in-question 

On 03/21/2021, at approximately 2: 34 p.m., police from the Troy Police Department, Royal Oak Police Department, and Oakland County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting report in the 400 block of West 14 Mile in Clawson. Upon arrival, they discovered that a man had left between his house and a neighbor's before retreating back into his own home, where he barricaded himself. Several hours into the standoff, a drone was used to assess the situation, revealing that the man was deceased inside his residence from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/teen-girl-who-was-shot-by-step-father-in-clawson-has-died-police-say
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/913528
• https://www.wxyz.com/news/teen-shot-shooter-barricades-in-clawson-home 

On 03/17/2021, at approximately 1: 45 a.m., officers from the Madison Heights Police Department began pursuing a vehicle without a license plate. The pursuit was terminated at the border of Royal Oak. Royal Oak Police Department officers then spotted the same vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the driver, SouhibZokari, did not stop. Police continued to chase west on 11 Mile Road with speeds exceeding 90 mph untilZokari lost control of his car and crashed into a light pole on the side, killing him.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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• https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/03/17/video-shows-high-speed-royal-oak-police-chase-crash-that-killed-18-year-old-driver/
• https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/suspect-dead-after-leading-100-mph-chase-through-royal-oak
• https://www.clickondetroit.com/video/news/2021/03/17/dashcam-video-royal-oak-police-chase-ends-in-fatal-crash/

On 03/12/2021, a standoff occurred at a residence located at 1300 Mayfield Drive in DeWitt Township, Michigan. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the DeWitt Township Police Department, Bath Township Police Department, Clinton County Sheriff's Office, East Lansing Police Department, Eaton County Sheriff's Office, and Michigan State Police, were involved. During the standoff, Christopher Ryan Lee reportedly fired shots at moving objects outside the home. After several hours, it was determined that Lee had shot and killed himself inside the residence.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/dewitt-st-johns/dewitt-township-police-identify-man-who-killed-himself-after-armed-standoff
• https://www.wlns.com/news/breaking-news/man-barricaded-with-weapon-in-dewitt-township/

On 03/01/2021, Chandra Moore, a 55-year-old male, was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by Cincinnati police for the shooting of five people in Cincinnati on February 28, 2021, resulting in the deaths of his wife and two others. After fleeing to Detroit, Moore was located at the Rivertown Inn & Suites. The Detroit Police Department, aware of his location, set up surveillance and waited for him to leave the motel. At approximately 9: 50 a.m., Moore exited the building and approached his car. Upon noticing the police presence, he allegedly opened fire on the officers. In response, the officers returned fire, killing Moore. This incident followed Moore's flight from Cincinnati where he was involved in a mass shooting incident.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Chandra Moore), 3 fatalities (from Cincinnati incident), 2 injuries (from Cincinnati incident)

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

1. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/03/07/cincinnati-triple-murder-suspect-chandra-moore-dies-detroit-police-say/
2. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-police-shoot-triple-homicide-suspect-on-citys-east-side
3. https://thegrio.com/2021/03/08/man-ohio-homicides-dies-shooting/
4. https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/suspect-in-cincinnati-triple-homicide-died-friday-in-detroit-after-police-shooting
5. https://apnews.com/general-news-80948f5bc7b957ac32f2e74044bdaaa6
6. https://local12.com/news/local/suspect-in-multiple-cincinnati-murders-dies-after-shootout-with-detroit-police
7. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/03/01/cincinnati-murder-suspect-shot-after-opening-fire-on-detroit-police-chief-says/
8. https://www.wlwt.com/article/man-linked-to-3-cincinnati-homicides-dies-after-shootout-with-police-in-detroit/35765129

On 02/28/2021, around 2 p.m., officers from the Royal Oak Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Oliver Road following a report of a domestic dispute between a father and his adult son, Jason Raymond Sugg. Police reported that Sugg was intoxicated and had assaulted his father, who then called 911 for assistance. The situation escalated into a standoff that lasted several hours. At approximately 8: 30 p.m., Sugg emerged from the house and allegedly pointed a rifle at the officers. Police opened fire, killing him. The incident is under investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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1. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/02/27/royal-oak-residents-urged-to-shelter-in-place-in-neighborhood-near-13-mile-due-to-barricaded-gunman-situation/
2. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/03/01/suspected-barricaded-gunman-who-was-shot-by-police-dies-at-beaumont-hospital-royal-oak/
3. https://www.wxyz.com/news/royal-oak-police-asking-residents-to-take-cover-due-to-barricaded-gunman
4. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/jason-sugg-obituary?pid=197934561
5. https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mi/royal-oak/jason-r-sugg-12400592
6. https://www.facebook.com/RoyalOakReview/posts/neighbors-said-34-year-old-jason-sugg-an-only-child-was-a-military-veteran-and-a/3886539711425449/
7. https://apnews.com/general-news-bff02bf5f359d923c79091a31ba2632b

A person reported to the police station claiming to be a victim of domestic violence and alleged they had been assaulted with a firearm. The victim identified Alonte Murphy as the alleged assailant. Around 5 p.m., police observed Murphy arriving in a car. Murphy was reportedly armed with a semiautomatic handgun and exchanged gunfire with officers. Law enforcement shot and killed Murphy.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/barricaded-gunman-was-charged-with-domestic-violence-crimes-before-being-shot-and-killed-by-police

On 02/22/2021, an incident occurred on the Jeffries Freeway near Schaefer Highway in Detroit where an off-duty Detroit police officer was involved in a vehicular collision. The officer struck and killed a man who was fleeing from the location of a shooting on I-96, which had resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The fleeing man was attempting to escape on foot when he was hit by the officer's vehicle. Details were not disclosed.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/crash-investigation-closes-southfield-freeway-joy-road-detroit?utm_

On 02/21/2021, Michigan State Police troopers responded to a call regarding an armed individual exhibiting irrational behavior in the 9700 block of North Wyman Road, Blancha Road. Andrew Allen Courser was reported to have fired a gun near homes and yelled at passing vehicles. Upon arrival, along with a Home Township police officer, Courser allegedly shot at the officers, who returned fire. Courser then barricaded himself in a barn approximately a quarter of a mile away from the initial scene. After a standoff lasting about four hours, Courser emerged from the barn, pointing a gun at the police. Troopers then shot and killed him. The incident is under investigation by the Michigan State Police.
t Update: 12/26/2024

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• https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/critical-incident-in-montcalm-county-ended-in-shooting-death-of-suspect/69-acd79bb5-5f3a-4f2a-9afe-f642c3f4796f
• https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/incident-in-montcalm-county-poses-potential-risk

On 02/08/2021, at approximately 1 a.m., officers from the Detroit Police Department were responding to a request for backup with their lights and sirens activated in a marked Ford Explorer traveling east on Jeffries Service Drive. The police vehicle collided with a Lexus IS 250 driven by Clifford Woodards II at the intersection of Jeffries Service Drive and W. Chicago in Detroit, killing bystander Woordards. The officer driving, TeairaFunderburg, was later charged with involuntary manslaughter and willful neglect of duty following the investigation, which revealed she was traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at a red light. Woodards, a prominent defense attorney and civil rights activist, was known for his sharp wit and community involvement. His daughter, Melissa Connelly, filed a $50 million lawsuit against the city of Detroit, alleging negligence and seeking justice for her father's death. The lawsuit highlighted that Funderburg had a history of speeding and traffic violations. Woodards was driving lawfully at the time of the crash, within the speed limit and with the right of way. The impact caused Woodards' vehicle to flip over and crash into a light pole. Officer Funderburgwas suspended without pay.In August 2022, Funderburg pleaded no contest to willful neglect of duty as part of a plea agreement, leading to the dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter charge. As a condition of the plea, she agreed to resign her Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification, effectively ending her career as a police officer. She was sentenced to one year of probation and 100 hours of community service.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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1. https://www.wxyz.com/news/50m-lawsuit-filed-against-city-of-detroit-after-lawyer-killed-in-crash-involving-officer
2. https://www.metrotimes.com/news/prominent-defense-attorney-killed-in-car-crash-with-detroit-police-26411187
3. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/law/attorney-cliff-woodards-dies-crash-police-vehicle
4. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/02/09/judges-remember-detroit-attorney-cliff-woodard-killed-in-vehicle-crash/
5. https://www.metrotimes.com/news/ex-detroit-cop-will-serve-probation-for-killing-attorney-cliff-woodards-in-a-car-crash-30832112
6. https://www.wxyz.com/news/he-was-committed-to-the-community-loved-ones-mourn-loss-of-detroit-attorney-killed-in-police-involved-crash
7. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/1-dead-multiple-police-officers-hospitalized-after-traffic-crash-in-detroit
8. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/02/09/community-mourns-defense-attorney-killed-in-crash-involving-detroit-police-cruiser/
9. https://www.michigannewssource.com/2022/10/ex-detroit-cop-sentenced-to-probation-in-crash-that-killed-lawyer/
10. https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/27304/attorney_cliff_woodards_killed_in_car_crash_in_detroit
11. https://patch.com/michigan/detroit/detroit-officer-charged-crash-killed-local-attorney

On 01/07/2021, at approximately 6: 20 a.m., members of the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team were executing a high-risk search warrant at a residence located in the 400 block of East Broad Street, Chesaning, Michigan. The warrant was being served on behalf of the Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (BAYANET). As the troopers approached the front of the house, John R. Neitling confronted them while armed with a gun. In response, the troopers shot and killed him.This was reportedly the third drug raid at his residence in the past five years. An internal investigation found no violation of departmental policies and the officers returned to work. Neitling was described in his obituary as someone who enjoyed fishing, camping, music, and spending time with family and friends, and he worked at Maximum Roofing among other odd jobs. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepdaughter, and extended family.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/state-police-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-chesaning
• https://www.wsgw.com/saginaw-county-prosecutor-determines-officer-involved-shooting-in-chesaning-justified/