Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : White

Date : 10/08/2024

Location : Balduck Park near Chandler Park Drive and Canyon Street

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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/