Dispatch Audio: Dearborn Police Lobby Shooting, Suspect Dead

Shots Fired At Dearborn Police Station

Dearborn Michigan: Dearborn Police were involved in a shooting inside the lobby of Dearborn PD at 16099 Michigan Ave earlier today at around 3:33PM. The shooter entered the north lobby of Dearborn PD, produced a concealed weapon and shot towards a police officer manning the front desk. Return fire from the officer struck the suspect at least twice, once in the face and once in the leg according to dispatch audio. No officers were injured. Officers on the scene rendered medical aid on the scene and Dearborn Rescue 1 conveyed the wounded suspect to the hospital where he expired. The suspect was described on dispatch audio as a male approximately 30 years old.

Dearborn PD Statement

At approximately 15:30 on Sunday, December 18, an individual entered the front entrance of the Dearborn Police Station (north of the building). Shortly after entering the lobby, the individual removed a concealed handgun and pointed the gun at a uniformed police officer behind the front desk. The individual attempted to fire the gun at the officer, prompting the officer to discharge multiple rounds that struck the individual. Officers proceeded to secure the immediate scene and render aid to the individual, who was transported to a nearby hospital by Dearborn Fire Rescue. The individual was pronounced deceased at the hospital. There are no known threats to the public or the Dearborn Police Station at this time. No officers were harmed as a result of this incident. The lobby remains closed to the public as an initial investigation takes place. Michigan State Police is currently investigating this incident, and all further inquiries should be directed to MSP.

Michigan State Police Update

Update via MSP: The investigation is continuing into this incident. It appears that the suspect drove to the Dearborn Police Department at about 3:30 PM and parked out front. The subject then walked into the Police Department. Currently detectives are reviewing video and interviewing witnesses and collected evidence. A 9 mm pistol was recovered from the suspect. How the weapon was obtained is unclear. The motive of the suspect is unclear at this point. There is a history of mental illness. Investigation continues and pends ME reports, further evaluation of evidence. A investigators report will be submitted to the prosecutor once the investigation is complete.

Michigan State Police Update #2

Special Investigation Section Update: (Dearborn): The investigation is continuing. Further investigation and review of evidence showed that the 33 year old suspect walked into the police station lobby and looked around. When the officer behind the desk approached the window the suspect pulled out a 9mm pistol from his pocket and engaged the officer. The firearm malfunctioned and the suspect attempted to correct the malfunction. The officer shot the suspect. The lobby was cleared. First aid was administered as soon as it was determined the suspect was not a threat. The weapon the suspect had in his possession was stolen earlier that day. Detectives are currently investigating that crime as well. Still pends ME reports, further investigation and prosecutor review. This is the final update pending any new information.

Dearborn Police/Fire Dispatch Audio of Incident