Detroit Police, Fire & Severe Weather Incidents
Detroit’s East Side: Earlier this morning a DEMS Medic was responding to a call for medical aid when they witnessed a vehicle shooting at pedestrians at Houston-Whittier & Rossiter, Detroit’s east side. The medic designation has been edited out because….this is f***ing Detroit.
Detroit’s East Side: Detroit PD’s 11th Precinct responded to the 18500 block of Keystone early Wednesday morning at around 2:20AM on reports of shots fired and a possible shooting.
Arriving officers discovered 2 victims with gunshot wounds. Detroit Fire’s Engine 56, DEMS Medics 18, 10 and DEMS Supervisor 1105 also responded.
DFD’s Engine 56, responding as MFR; Medical First Response, performed CPR on one of the victims until the arrival of DEMS.
Witnesses described the shooters vehicle as a newer model silver Chevrolet Malibu, possibly occupied with 2-3 suspects, last seen fleeing the scene eastbound on E Hildale.
One of the shooters was described as a 25-27 year old light skinned Black male, about 6’2″ in height, short hair with no facial hair.
The second suspect is described as being a dark skinned Black male with an afro, 5’6″ in height wearing a white t-shirt and basketball shorts.
A 32 year old male was pronounced deceased on the scene by Detroit EMS, the second victim, a 40 year old, was conveyed to a local hospital by DEMS Medic 10. His condition is unknown. The ages and names of the victims have not been released.
If you have any information on this shooting, the suspects or the vehicle involved, drop a dime anonymously @ 1-800-SpeakUp.
Detroit’s East Side: DPD’s 11th Precinct is investigating a double shooting earlier this morning at Eastwood & Blackmoor on Detroit’s east side. At 3:30AM, an 11th Precinct scout was performing a patrol check in the area of Eastwood & Blackmoor when they heard gunfire and came upon two people with gunshot wounds.
Detroit EMS Medic 15 and DFD’s Engine 60 were dispatched to the scene. Both victims were conveyed to St John Hospital on Moross. 1 of those victims was pronounced dead at the hospital. The condition of the second victim is unknown.
The DPD; according to dispatch audio, is looking for a black Chrysler 300C seen fleeing the scene northbound on Blackmoor. No further information is available at this time.
Walnut Creek, California:
(KRON4) On May 21, officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 1200 block of Newell Avenue in Walnut Creek, California around 6:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found bullet casings, shattered glass and drops of blood in the area.
Officers soon learned that two men were taken to local hospitals for gunshot wounds related to the incident. Both men sustained non-life threatening injuries and are in stable condition. Video shows two suspects armed with handguns approach the passenger side of a parked car. At the time, one victim was sitting in the passenger seat. The suspects, who were wearing face masks, shot at the victim.
The driver of the parked car, identified as John Rankin, shot back at the two suspects and struck an innocent bystander who was sitting in a car parked nearby. Rankin also struck a second car who was also parked in the parking lot.
As a result of the investigation, Rankin was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and shooting into an inhabited vehicle. Officials say Rankin is a Detroit, Michigan resident.
Both suspects are described as adult males with dark skin.
The Walnut Creek Police Department released video Saturday, asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. A motive for the shooting has not been determined.
If anyone has information regarding this incident please call Detective Leonard at 925-256-3523.
Source: KRON4
Detroit’s West Side: At 10:26AM, Scouts from the 8th Precinct were dispatched to the 15400 block of Stout St on reports of a shooting.
Dispatch audio suggests 2 brothers were exchanging shots with each other and 1 of them was struck.
DEMS Medic 22 responded and pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Detroit Police issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for a 20 year old male suspect. The suspect is described as 6’3″, slim build, short cropped hair, no visible tattoos, wearing blue jeans, a long sleeve black shirt and white Air Force 1’s.
The suspect was taken into custody after self-conveying to @ Providence Hospital with a GSW.