Detroit Police issued weapon taken during large fight between youths and police

S&W M&P .40 Taken On West Side

Detroit’s West Side (9:20PM): According to dispatch audio, a DPD issued weapon was snatched during a large fight between youths and officers from the 6th & 8th Precincts Friday night @ 8001 Outer Drive W.

While one officer was struggling with a suspect, the officer’s weapon became dislodged and fell to the ground.

Detroit Police described the suspect who took the weapon as a 19 year old Black male, 6′ in height, 180lbs, dark complexion, braids and wearing a black jogging suit with a yellow symbol on the right chest. He was also wearing black Nike Air Max gym shoes. The suspect was last seen running east on W Outer Drive.