Detroit Police, Fire & Severe Weather Incidents
Detroit’s West Side (6:30AM): Detroit Fire was dispatched to 24587 W 8 Mile early this morning on reports of a commercial building fire.
Companies discovered a gasoline can on the roof of the building with fire in the vents. Companies also noted the strong smell of gas on the scene.
Arson investigators were notified by Battalion Chief 4. Dispatch audio is below.
Companies on fire scene: Engines 54 53 57 59 Ladders 25/26 Squads 1/5 Chiefs 2/4 DEMS
Fatal Shooting: Wyoming & 8 Mile Rd. 12th Precinct. DEMS Medic 17 also on scene. Dispatch confirms shooting is a K-Type (Fatal). Detroit’s west side. https://t.co/bYl5qXCrH7 pic.twitter.com/VNYNoGO7OF
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) January 4, 2019
Tonights fatal shooting occurred at 8923 8 Mile Rd at around 7:15pm Thursday evening.
12th Precinct officers were dispatched to reports of a shooting on 8 Mile & Wyoming. Arriving officers discovered the victim, a 36 year old male and described as a father of 5, in the parking lot of Bottom’s Up Party Store @ Cherrylawn & 8 Mile.
The man was inside the party store purchasing lottery tickets, left and was confronted by two masked assailants when he was shot multiple times.
The 2 suspects left in what is described as a black Dodge Charger or Chrysler 300. No further information is available.
Detroit EMS Medic 17 responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.