Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Rakim Wright

Gender : Male

Age : 32

Race : Black

Date : 07/08/2025

Location : Castle Avenue and Montlieu

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Warren Police Department, Detroit Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit and shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/08/2025, the Warren Police Department escalated a chase against Rakim Wright after responding to a domestic violence and arson call in Warren. Wright fled into Detroit and allegedly fired at officers during the pursuit. Officers chased him on foot to Castle Avenue and Montlieu, where he continued firing, and police returned fire, killing him at the scene. A neighbor disputed that he was armed during the final encounter. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/07/08/warren-police-shooting-detroit-rakim-wright/74089887007/
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/warren-domestic-violence-suspect-killed-after-police-shootout-detroit
https://www.wxyz.com/news/man-shot-killed-during-shootout-with-warren-police-on-detroits-east-side