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Sherman Lee Butler

Gender : Male

Age : 45

Race : Black

Date : 07/12/2024

Location : 17600 block of Manderson Road

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit’s 36th District Court

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by bailiff during eviction

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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/