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Kenneth Thompkins

Gender : Male

Age : 35

Race : Black

Date : 05/27/2024

Location : 11100 block of Beaconsfield

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after fatal domestic violence shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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