Police Shooting

Was Officer In Shootout Hit By Friendly Fire?

Interim Detroit Police Chief Chester Logan told reporters that he “can’t discuss that.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/04

2 Cops Hurt, Suspect Killed In Detroit Shootout

One of the wounded officers was back home with his family Wednesday while the other remained hospitalized in critical condition.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/02

Detroit Police Officer Joseph Weekley is seen seated with his attorney, Steve Fishman. (credit: WWJ/Pat Sweeting)

Charges Stand For Detroit Cop In Shooting Death Of Aiyana Jones

A Wayne County Circuit Court judge has rejected a motion to dismiss a case against a Detroit police officer accused of fatally shooting a 7-year-old girl during a raid that was recorded for a reality TV show.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/08

Inoperable metal detector at Detroit's 6th precinct. (credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell)

Metal Detector Busted At Precinct Where Cops Were Shot

A Detroit Police Department precinct where a gunman walked in and shot four cops is once again without a metal detector at the front door.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/05

Trial Set For Detroit Cop In Shooting Death Of Aiyana Jones

A judge has set an April 8 trial for a Detroit police officer charged in the death of a 7-year-old girl during a raid recorded for a reality TV show.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/30

Police Force Gets Non-Lethal Guns After Fatal Shooting

The fatal shooting of a homeless, mentally ill man has inspired officials in one Michigan city to purchase three non-lethal weapons for police.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/24

Southfield Police Department. (WWJ Photo/Beth Fisher)

Southfield Police Identify Shooter As Veteran With ‘Serious Issues’

Officials say 64-yr-old Harold Joseph Collins was a military veteran who was appeared poor health, but said nothing when he entered the police station Sunday and began firing.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/12

Police: Suspect Shot After Dearborn Carjacking

One suspect is hospitalized and another is on the loose following a carjacking in Dearborn and a shooting in Detroit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/30

Police Reprimanded Over Homeless Man’s Shooting Death

A Saginaw police supervisor has been demoted and two officers disciplined for their roles in the fatal shooting of a homeless, mentally ill man in a parking lot.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/22