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DDOT Bus Crashes Into Building, Multiple Casualties

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DDOT Bus Crashes Into Building, Multiple Casualties

Detroit’s NW: Detroit Fire’s Engine 40 & Squad 5 were dispatched to Dexter & Doris at around 315PM on reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a DDOT bus.

Upon arrival, Engine 40 reported a bus into a building, that collapsed, downed power lines and multiple civilian casualties. Engine 40 also notified Squad 5 that use of the JAWS would be required.

Engine 40 advised central dispatch that they required additional Detroit EMS Medics, an EMS supervisor, Senior Chief 203 and Battalion Chief 8.

Engine 40 advised central dispatch that all civilians, including the driver of the bus had been extricated by E40 & Squad 5, but still required Squad 4 on scene.

A vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and caused the DDOT Bus to leave the roadway and strike the side of Sun Valley Foods warehouse. The bus breached the wall and entered the warehouse.

7 people were injured, 3 critically, 4 with minor injuries. The driver of the bus is listed in critical condition.

Downed power lines were present and a crew from DTE was requested.

 

Shots Fired! 16 Year Old Robbery Suspect Shot By Detroit Police

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16 Year Old Robbery Suspect Shot By Detroit Police

Detroit: Two 16 year old knuckleheads are in custody after attempting to rob a CVS Pharmacy early this morning at 10011 W McNichols on Detroit’s west side.

The two masked suspects entered the CVS at McNichols & Wyoming at around 5:00AM this morning, all masked up, armed and ready to commit the crime of the century.

Upon entering, they disarmed a security guard and briefly took an elderly male hostage.

Unbeknownst to Mutt & Jeff, the Detroit Police had received notification via 911 of their epic stupid.

A scout from the 12th Precinct (12-3R) was dispatched at 5:00AM. (Two Officer Unit)

Upon arrival, officers were fired on by at least one of the two suspects.

The 12th Precinct Officers of 12-3R returned fire and struck the shooter numerous times.


(Sounds of gunfire can be heard @ 1:00 into the above dispatch recording.)

12th Precinct officers conveyed 1 unharmed suspect to the 12th Precinct before being processed at the Detroit Detention Center, DDC.

The wounded suspect was conveyed to Sinai-Grace Hospital by a DEMS Medic, leaking from numerous puncture wounds.

And so it goes….

 

Suspicious Fire Kills Two On Detroit’s East Side

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Possible Arson Kills Two In Detroit

Detroit Fire’s 6th Battalion was called to an occupied dwelling fire late Tuesday night at Lakewood & E Jefferson in the Detroit east side neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers.

911 received a call asking for fire at around 1125PM. The caller stated civilians were trapped, some jumping from windows. The residence was later described as a adult foster care/group facility.


Full Detroit Fire Dispatch Audio

Battalion Chief 6 reported the 2 story residence at 629 Lakewood fully involved upon arrival.

Engine 32 was the first engine company on the scene and immediately started putting water on the fire.

Battalion Chief 6 notified central dispatch that companies were in rescue mode.

Responding Companies:

Engine’s 32, 41, 52. Ladder Truck 31, Squad 6 and Battalion Chief 6.

Additional Companies requested by Battalion Chief 6 during the firefight included Engine’s 58, 46, 9 & 17.

Car 608 (Detroit Fire Photographer), Senior Chief 203 and Detroit Police Arson Car’s 809 & 812 also responded.

Engine’s 41 & 46 discovered victims on the 2nd floor.

Witnesses on scene told fire investigators that someone had thrown something through a downstairs window that may have started the fire.

The 2 victims are described as a 60 year old male and a 59 year old female.

An additional 56 year old woman was conveyed by Detroit EMS for unknown injuries.

Ladder Truck 31 issued a Disposition Code 32 following the fire. (Suspicious in Nature)

The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.

2 Shot In East Side Detroit Drive-By Shooting

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2 Reportedly Shot On Detroit’s East Side, 1 Dead

UPDATE 7:00PM: At least 1 dead in this double shooting on Detroit’s east side. Michigan State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 is over the scene assisting investigators.
 

Developing: Detroit Police units from the 5th Precinct responded to the 5800 block of Woodhall on Detroit’s east side around 6:00PM this evening on reports of a drive-by.

The RP; the father of 1 of the victims, stated a yellow Chevrolet Corvette drove up and fired rounds at his son, striking him in the body.

The victim then entered a silver Chrylser mini-van and was conveyed to a local hospital.

Witnesses stated 2 had been shot @ Woodhall & Linville.

Units at the scene were told by witnesses the driver of the yellow Corvette was a dark complected black male with dreads and wearing a white coat.

The Corvette was last seen fleeing up Cadieux towards the I-94 freeway.

5th PDU detectives and evidence technicians are responding to the scene.

DPD dispatch notified evidence techs that this was a “double shooting”. I can confirm only 1 at this time.

Infant Shot On Detroit’s NE Side

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4 Day Old Infant Shot In Detroit


Detroit Police & Detroit Fire Response

An infant was shot Wednesday night around 1020PM. Detroit Police were dispatched to Maddelein & Boulder St on reports of a male shot at the location.

Reports were later updated to include 2 others, 1 being a child.

Detroit Fire’s Engine 48 and DEMS Medic 44 were also dispatched to the scene.

Detroit Fire’s Engine 48 was first to arrive on scene and staged close by, waiting the arrival of police units.

Engine 48 advised Central Dispatch that a child had been shot and they were going to respond to the scene. Detroit police units from the 9th precinct were still enroute and not on scene.

Engine 48 discovered the child and a woman had both been shot and requested an ETA for medics. Central Dispatch advised Engine 48 that Medic 44 had a 5 minute ETA and that Battalion Chief 9 and DEMS supervisor 1104 were also enroute.

Detroit Police units from the 9th Precinct arrived  on scene and decided to convey the child to Henry Ford Hospital on Moross. 9th Precinct Scout 933 transported while other units cleared the way to the hospital, blocking intersections while advising dispatch of 933’s progress.

Engine 48 also reported a female had been shot in the leg and was being conveyed to the hospital by DEMS Medic 44.

No other victims were reported. Both the 4 day old infant male and his 24 year old mother sustained non life threatening injuries.