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Fatal vehicle versus pedestrian I-96 & MLK

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Woman Killed After Jumping From Overpass

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Fatal Traffic Crash: 08/01/2024 at 7:30 AM Location: W I 96 near MLK – Detroit

The Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about a pedestrian on the freeway. Troopers were sent to check on the pedestrian and while headed there another caller informed the center that the pedestrian had been struck by a car.

Witnesses on scene reported that the female had jumped from the overpass and was in the right lane when she was struck by a Ford van. The driver of the van stopped after the crash and is cooperating with the investigation.

The 39 year old female from Detroit that was struck was pronounced dead on the scene. The on scene investigation is completed and troopers are waiting on medical examiner reports.

Detroit Fire/Michigan State Police Dispatch Audio

Detroit Fire Occupied Dwelling Fire, Albany & Emery

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Occupied Dwelling Fire On Detroit’s East Side

Detroit’s East Side (212PM 7.25.24): Detroit Fire responded to the 19300 block of Albany x Emery on reports of a dwelling fire. Engine 56 reported stretching on a burning dwelling. Engine 56 also reported a civilian on scene stated everyone inside the dwelling were out. Battalion Chief 8 had incident command with Battalion Chief 3 as safety officer.

Companies on fire scene: Engines 56, 60, 44, Ladder Truck 23, Squad 3, Battalion Chief’s 3/8, DEMS Medic 16.

There were no injuries on the fire scene.

Thursday Morning Recap: DPD, DFD & DEMS

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Recap of Overnight Runs By DPD, DFD & DEMS 7.25.24

Detroit: This is a recap of runs made by the DPD, DFD & DEMS in the early morning hours of 7.25.24.

Detroit Fire Box Alarm West Side

Box Alarm (227AM): Detroit Fire responded to the 8400 block of Brace on reports of a vacant dwelling fire. Battalion Chief 4 took incident command with Battalion Chief 2 as safety officer. Engine 55 was first on the scene and reported stretching on a 1.5 story dwelling. Primary and secondary searches were negative. Battalion Chief 4 reported the fire was out at 3:00AM. No injuries reported.

Companies on the fire scene: Engines 53, 55, 57, Ladder Truck 27, Squad 4, Battalion Chief’s 2/4 and DEMS Medic 5.

West Side Shooting

Shooting (3:05AM): DPD responded to Meyers & Eaton on reports of a shooting. Arriving scouts confirmed the shooting and DFD’s Engine 30 (MFR) and DEMS Medic 20 responded. DEMS Medic 20 conveyed 1 to a local hospital.

Medical Aid/Child

Medical Aid (5:40AM): DPD’s 6th Precinct, DFD’s Engine 57 (MFR) and DEMS Medic 4 responded to Pierson & Schoolcraft on reports of a 10yo in cardiac arrest. The child was also described as an infant so the exact age is unknown. Engine 57/DEMS Medic 4 were advised CPR was in progress. CPR was continued when Engine 57 & DEMS Medic 4 arrived on scene. DEMS Medic 4 conveyed the child to Children’s Hospital with 1 firefighter from Engine 57 on board to assist with CPR. DEMS Medic 4 was rerouted to Sinai-Grace due to the severity of the run.

Detroit Fire Box Alarm SW Detroit

Detroit Fire Box Alarm (5:45AM): Detroit Fire responded to 2218 S Bassett on reports of a dwelling fire. Engine 48 was first on the fire scene and stretched on a single family dwelling going throughout. Battalion Chief 7 took incident command with Battalion Chief 1 as safety officer. Primary and secondary searches were negative on the vacant dwelling. Battalion Chief 7 reported the fire was out at 6:20AM.

Companies on fire scene: Engines 27, 33, 48, Ladder Truck 13, Squad 4, Battalion Chief’s 1/7 and DEMS Medic 11.

Commercial Building Fire 12201 Harper

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Small Fire at 12201 Harper

Detroit’s East Side 1003PM 7.24.24: Detroit Fire was dispatched to 12201 Harper on reports of a commercial building fire. Squad 6 was first on the fire scene and reported the first engine would be stretching. Battalion Chief 3 had incident command. Chief 3 reported a small fire in a commercial building and canceled the commercial assignment, leaving the standard box on scene.

Companies on fire scene: Engines 46, 52, 50, 58 Ladder Truck’s 23, 31, Squads 6/3 and DEMS Medic 13

Dwelling Fire Gratiot & Lappin, NE Detroit

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Single Family Occupied Dwelling Fire

Detroit’s NE Side 8:26PM 7.24.24: Detroit Fire responded to the 14700 block of Lappin on reports of an occupied dwelling fire. Engine 50 reported smoke showing upon arrival. Battalion Chief 3 had incident command, Chief 6 safety officer. BC3 made Squad 6 the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team).

Primary & Secondary searches conducted were negative according to dispatch audio.

Companies on Fire Scene: Engine 50, Engine 46, Engine 60, Ladder Truck 23, Squad 6 and DEMS Medic 23.