Detroit Police, Fire & Severe Weather Incidents
Detroit November 18 2017 0330am: Detroit Police were called early this morning to Olga & Malcolm on reports of a man down in the middle of the street.
Olga & Malcolm is just east of Wayne County Community College.
Detroit Fire’s 6th Battalion was called to an occupied dwelling fire late Tuesday night at Lakewood & E Jefferson in the Detroit east side neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers.
Dwelling Fire: DFD’s 6th Battalion to Lakewood/Jefferson for a dwelling fire. Civilians trapped/jumping from windows https://t.co/Nu3dFdEqdb
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) May 24, 2017
911 received a call asking for fire at around 1125PM. The caller stated civilians were trapped, some jumping from windows. The residence was later described as a adult foster care/group facility.
Battalion Chief 6 reported the 2 story residence at 629 Lakewood fully involved upon arrival.
Engine 32 was the first engine company on the scene and immediately started putting water on the fire.
Battalion Chief 6 notified central dispatch that companies were in rescue mode.
Responding Companies:
Engine’s 32, 41, 52. Ladder Truck 31, Squad 6 and Battalion Chief 6.
Additional Companies requested by Battalion Chief 6 during the firefight included Engine’s 58, 46, 9 & 17.
Car 608 (Detroit Fire Photographer), Senior Chief 203 and Detroit Police Arson Car’s 809 & 812 also responded.
Engine’s 41 & 46 discovered victims on the 2nd floor.
Witnesses on scene told fire investigators that someone had thrown something through a downstairs window that may have started the fire.
The 2 victims are described as a 60 year old male and a 59 year old female.
An additional 56 year old woman was conveyed by Detroit EMS for unknown injuries.
Ladder Truck 31 issued a Disposition Code 32 following the fire. (Suspicious in Nature)
The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
UPDATE 7:00PM: At least 1 dead in this double shooting on Detroit’s east side. Michigan State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 is over the scene assisting investigators.
Developing: Detroit Police units from the 5th Precinct responded to the 5800 block of Woodhall on Detroit’s east side around 6:00PM this evening on reports of a drive-by.
The RP; the father of 1 of the victims, stated a yellow Chevrolet Corvette drove up and fired rounds at his son, striking him in the body.
The victim then entered a silver Chrylser mini-van and was conveyed to a local hospital.
Witnesses stated 2 had been shot @ Woodhall & Linville.
Units at the scene were told by witnesses the driver of the yellow Corvette was a dark complected black male with dreads and wearing a white coat.
The Corvette was last seen fleeing up Cadieux towards the I-94 freeway.
5th PDU detectives and evidence technicians are responding to the scene.
DPD dispatch notified evidence techs that this was a “double shooting”. I can confirm only 1 at this time.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating one suspect wanted for a homicide that occurred on the city’s east side.
On Saturday, April 15, 2017 at approximately 3:10 a.m., in the 2900 block of Warren, a 44 year old male victim was fatally shot.
Suspect – Black male, late 20’s, short hair, wearing all black – ARMED
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a home invasion that occurred on the city’s east side.
On Monday, December 26, 2016 at approximately 8:40 p.m., in the 500 block of Newport, two suspects broke into a home through a rear window.
The video shows a black male suspect knock on the front door to the location, then leave when no answer is received.
This same suspect, along with another suspect, returned to the residence and forced entry into the home, stealing several items.