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Breaking Glass To Active Shooter In 2 Seconds Flat
This afternoon a gentleman who follows me on Twitter asked if I had heard of the active shooter at the Southland Center in Taylor. I responded with this tweet:
No, listening, but I tend to wait before telling everyone there’s an active shooter on the loose, which usually isn’t the case..but if I hear anything that can confirm that, I’ll post.
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) December 16, 2018
A sign of the times I guess. Taylor police were alerted to a smash and grab inside a jewelers shop at around 5:40PM Sunday afternoon. The sound of the display cabinet breaking made shoppers immediately think that someone was busting loose with rounds inside the mall.
Taylor PD Dispatch Audio
Thankfully that wasn’t the case. It’s all too common for people to immediately assume an active shooting incident is taking place, causing panic not only at the scene but also on social media.
This time however, I saw no evidence of media jumping on the active shooter bandwagon. The only tweet I saw even referencing the incident was from reporter Ali Hoxie at WXYZ.
Just got off the phone with Taylor Police, there was a smash and grab at Southland Mall, NOT an active shooter as some people have been saying online. On my way to the scene now @wxyzdetroit
— Ali Hoxie (@ali_hoxie) December 16, 2018
A responsible journalist, checking with local law enforcement before declaring an active shooter incident. Props to WXYZ reporter Ali Hoxie. Refreshing.
It’s true that active shooter incidents happen across the US on an all too frequent basis, but declaring one before the facts are known isn’t helping anyone. Patience is a virtue when dealing with incidents that aren’t fully understood.
Taylor Police News Release
December 16, 2018 6:52 PM
NO SHOOTER, OR SHOOTING at Southland Center Sunday evening (December 16)
Despite rumors, there was no shooting, or active shooter, at Southland Center on Sunday evening, December 16. A smash and grab robbery took place at one of the retailers, and breaking glass sounded like gunfire. The first call to police erroneously reported an active shooter. No one was injured. Many police patrol cars responded. They are investigating. -Taylor Police Department.
Michigan State Police
Taylor, Mi: On 12/16 at approximately 5:40PM ten troopers and three K-9 units were dispatched to the Southland Mall for a possible active shooter.
It was determined that it was a smash and grab robbery and the sounds of the broken glass may have caused witnesses to believe it was gunfire.
All MSP units have returned to normal patrol. There were no reports of injuries.
Taylor police are investigating a smash-and-grab at a jewelry store in Southland Center Mall. If you have information about this incident, please call the Taylor Police Department at 734-374-8738.
Video: MSP’s Trooper 2 Assists Detroit Police With Shooting On West Side
Detroit: Michigan State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 assisted Detroit Police with a drive-by shooting that took place on Detroit’s west side.
Trooper 2 was able to track a pair of vehicles seen leaving the scene of the shooting. With Trooper 2’s assistance, Detroit Police took 5 into custody, 3 for concealed weapon charges and 2 for possession of stolen vehicle.
The ‘Old Bomb In The Bra Trick’ Doesn’t Fool Dearborn PD
Two Arrested Following Two Bank Jobs In Dearborn
Dearborn, MI. – At approximately 9:23 am on December 13, 2018, Dearborn Police received a 911 call for a bank robbery in progress at the Huntington Bank in the 5200 block of Oakman, near Michigan. The caller relayed that the female suspect had indicated “they were watching,” and she was forced to carry an explosive device. She was given money and she left the area in a white sedan.
At approximately 9:48 am, the Huntington Bank in the 22000 block of Michigan Ave called 911 and stated that a female had just robbed the bank with a note indicating an explosive device. She left the scene in a white sedan.
The description was broadcast and Dearborn patrol officers located the vehicle on Michigan Ave near Southfield. A traffic stop was made and two suspects were detained pending further investigation.
The Dearborn Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene and ensured that there was no explosive device in the vehicle.
After speaking with the vehicle occupants, two arrests were made and the vehicle was impounded.
The investigation is still ongoing as Detectives responded to both banks to speak with witnesses and review video footage.
Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad stated, “Due to the information provided by witnesses and the quick actions of our officers, the suspects involved in these incidents were successfully taken into custody. I commend both the witnesses and the officers involved for their efforts.”
MSP’s Trooper 3 Assists Saginaw PD
Saginaw, Mi: December 11 2018: Michigan State Police Helicopter Trooper 3 assisted Saginaw PD with a shooting in the area of Cooper Ave & North Charles on Tuesday evening.
Trooper 3 was able to locate the suspects, followed their movements and aided Saginaw PD in their apprehension.
Trooper 3 was also able to track a heat source in the back yard of a residence where the suspects had run in their bid to escape. There, Saginaw PD officers were able to recover a handgun used in the shooting.
MSP Trooper 3 Video With Audio
Source: MSP Bay Region