Detroit Police, Fire & Severe Weather Incidents
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Detroit’s NW Side-3:37PM March 10 2022: A Detroit Public Schools officer died during a large fight near Henry Ford High School, 20000 Evergreen Rd. Detroit Police were notified by DPS Police dispatch at around 337PM that one of their officers was injured and down in the area of Trojan & Vaughan, 1 block west of Henry Ford High School.
Multiple officers from DPS School Police and Detroit’s 8th Precinct responded. At the time of dispatch and arrival of officers, the injured DPS officer was unconscious and not breathing. Detroit EMS was dispatched to the scene, but a DPS Police unit conveyed the critically injured officer to Sinai-Grace Hospital. Officers from both the DPD and DPS blocked roads for the conveying officer.
The Detroit Public Schools officer was pronounced deceased at Sinai-Grace. At the time of this writing it’s unknown how the officer died. A large log was recovered from the scene and surveillance video capturing the incident shows a rather hectic scene, but the cause of the officers death is still unknown.
The below audio is dispatch transmissions from the Detroit Police Department at the time of contact.
via ODMP: Police Officer Freddie Wilson died after collapsing at the scene of a large fight near Henry Ford High School at about 3:30 pm. Multiple officers had responded to the fight near the intersection of Vaughan Avenue and Trojan Street that involved a large number of subjects. Officer Wilson suddenly collapsed as they were dispersing the crowd. Other officers immediately rendered aid. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later. Officer Wilson had served with the Detroit Public Schools Community District Police Department for over 20 years.
via Michigan State Police:
via MSP: Death of Departmental Canine/ Traffic Crash: On 7/25 at approximately 1:05 AM, a MSP Canine unit had S/B M-10 & Linwood closed due to flooding. The patrol car was positioned across all lanes of the freeway ramping off traffic. The freeway had been closed for several hours.
At approximately 1:05 AM, the canine unit activated his emergency tone and advised he had just been hit. The trooper advised the suspect vehicle was also in flames. Detroit Fire arrived on scene and began treating the severely injured passengers of the suspect vehicle.
The suspect vehicle occupants were transported to a local hospital. At this time it appears the suspect vehicle was traveling at freeway speed and hit the MSP Tahoe. The trooper sustained non life threatening injuries to his legs. MSP Canine Rex was transported to Blue Pearl animal hospital in Southfield for severe spine and leg injuries. K9 Rex later died as the result of his injuries.
The driver of the suspect vehicle is believed to be under the influence of alcohol. He has serious injuries. The female front seat passenger has critical injuries. The female rear seat passenger also has serious injuries.
Troopers and the MSP Crash Reconstruction team investigating the crash and have obtained a blood draw which will be tested for alcohol.MSP Canine Rex was a member of the Metro South Post and was known for his determination in searching for suspects and articles. He was a tremendous partner to his handler and was an asset to the post.
Update via Michigan State Police July 27 2021:
Patrol Car Crash Update: Henri Brown, 40 years old from Southfield, was arraigned in the hospital today for the patrol car crash that resulted in the death of MSP Canine Rex.
Brown was charged by the Wayne County Prosecutor Office on a eight count felony warrant including Habitual Offender 4th.
Two Counts OWI causing serious injury (5 Year)Two Counts Driving on Revoked License causing serious injury (5 year)
One Count Police Officer- Assaulting/Resisting causing injury (4 Year)Operating with a high BAC (.17)Third Offense (5 year Max)
Operating While Intoxicated Third Offense (5 year Max)Open Container Alcohol (90 Day) Fourth Offense Notice for 3 or more felony convictions.
His blood test returned at .17 BAC. He was given $50,000 bond (10%) with GPS and alcohol tether. Brown has five prior OWI convictions. He remains in the hospital recovering from his injury.
His front seat passenger remains on life support for her to donate her organs. The second passenger has serious non life threatening injuries. The trooper involved was released from the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Pends court proceedings.
Last Call for Detroit Fire’s Senior Firefighter/Acting Sergeant Michael J. Lubig. Engine 58’s Firefighter Lubig died late in the evening of November 12, 2018. FF Lubig was detailed to DFD’s Squad 4 when he suffered a heart attack. FF Lubig responded to 3 fires and a medical aid on the evening of his death. FF Lubig, a second generation Detroit Firefighter, leaves behind a wife, 4 children and grandchildren. He was 46 years old.
Detroit- February 2 2018: Detroit Police Officer was shot and wounded during a response to a domestic last week. PO Glenn Doss died on January 28, 2018 from those injuries. Officer Doss Jr is the son of Detroit Police Officer Glenn Doss Sr.
His passing is an incredible loss to the City of Detroit.
You can still donate to the family, his beautiful son Eli and girlfriend Emily here.
Not everyone was able to make the funeral today, but you can watch it below:
Funeral for Police Officer Glenn Doss at Greater Grace Temple Church on Seven Mile e/o Telegraph in NW Detroit. The 25 yr old, responding to a domestic violence call, was shot in the head and died days later. 43 yr old Decharlos Brooks is charged w/murder. @WWJ950 pic.twitter.com/9HjrDZiorr
— Mike Campbell (@reportermikec) February 2, 2018
Officers are wearing black armbands with Glenn Doss’s badge number 5110 pic.twitter.com/JdW4nc6muI
— George Hunter (@GeorgeHunter_DN) February 2, 2018
Today, CPD members and members of the @BFTFChicago said farewell to Officer Glenn Doss of the @detroitpolice. Officer Doss was critically injured while responding to a domestic & succumbed to his injuries 4 days later. Off Doss, your sacrifice will never be forgotten . pic.twitter.com/4eEdXcEDJj
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) February 3, 2018