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House Fire On Detroit’s West Side Claims 1, Injures Another

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1 Dead Following House Fire On Detroit’s West Side

Detroit’s West Side December 2 2017: An early morning fire claimed the life of 1 and injured another on Saturday morning. Detroit Fire’s Engine 30 was dispatch to Cherrylawn & Elmhurst for an “activated fire alarm” this morning at around 10:30am.

Shortly after dispatching Engine 30, Detroit Fire’s Central Dispatch notified Engine Company 30 that they were responding to a dwelling fire. Central Dispatch immediately upgraded the alarm and dispatched additional companies to the fire.

 

On arrival, Engine Company 30 advised dispatch that there were civilians trapped inside the dwelling. 1 civilian was discovered outside and administered first aid by Detroit EMS medics.

A subsequent search of the dwelling discovered another victim in bed in an upstairs bedroom.

The Detroit Fire Department dispatched a department chaplain to the scene.

The departments Senior Chief 203 and DPD Arson were also sent.

Ages and names of the victims haven’t been released.

 

Double Fatal Shooting On Detroit’s West Side

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Double Fatal Shooting On Carter Street

Detroit’s West Side: 700am November 20, 2017 – Two people were shot and killed early this morning on Detroit’s west side. Detroit Police officers from the 10th & 2nd Precincts were dispatched to the area of Carter & Holmur early this morning on reports of a shooting.

Detroit Fire’s Engine 39 and Detroit EMS Medic 10 also responded to the shooting.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to enter the residence but were met with dogs, 1 female was discovered injured after jumping from a window.

Subsequent searches of the home failed to turn up a suspect in the shooting. The 2 dead victims were found on the upper floor of the residence. Both victims were declared dead on the scene by DEMS Medic 10.

Suspect is described as a light complected Black Male.

Full Dispatch Audio Of Double Fatal Shooting

Edit: Richmond Kentucky – The shooter wanted in the murder of the man & woman on Carter Street has been found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

DDOT Bus Crashes Into Building, Multiple Casualties

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DDOT Bus Crashes Into Building, Multiple Casualties

Detroit’s NW: Detroit Fire’s Engine 40 & Squad 5 were dispatched to Dexter & Doris at around 315PM on reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a DDOT bus.

Upon arrival, Engine 40 reported a bus into a building, that collapsed, downed power lines and multiple civilian casualties. Engine 40 also notified Squad 5 that use of the JAWS would be required.

Engine 40 advised central dispatch that they required additional Detroit EMS Medics, an EMS supervisor, Senior Chief 203 and Battalion Chief 8.

Engine 40 advised central dispatch that all civilians, including the driver of the bus had been extricated by E40 & Squad 5, but still required Squad 4 on scene.

A vehicle reportedly ran a stop sign and caused the DDOT Bus to leave the roadway and strike the side of Sun Valley Foods warehouse. The bus breached the wall and entered the warehouse.

7 people were injured, 3 critically, 4 with minor injuries. The driver of the bus is listed in critical condition.

Downed power lines were present and a crew from DTE was requested.

 

Shots Fired! 16 Year Old Robbery Suspect Shot By Detroit Police

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16 Year Old Robbery Suspect Shot By Detroit Police

Detroit: Two 16 year old knuckleheads are in custody after attempting to rob a CVS Pharmacy early this morning at 10011 W McNichols on Detroit’s west side.

The two masked suspects entered the CVS at McNichols & Wyoming at around 5:00AM this morning, all masked up, armed and ready to commit the crime of the century.

Upon entering, they disarmed a security guard and briefly took an elderly male hostage.

Unbeknownst to Mutt & Jeff, the Detroit Police had received notification via 911 of their epic stupid.

A scout from the 12th Precinct (12-3R) was dispatched at 5:00AM. (Two Officer Unit)

Upon arrival, officers were fired on by at least one of the two suspects.

The 12th Precinct Officers of 12-3R returned fire and struck the shooter numerous times.


(Sounds of gunfire can be heard @ 1:00 into the above dispatch recording.)

12th Precinct officers conveyed 1 unharmed suspect to the 12th Precinct before being processed at the Detroit Detention Center, DDC.

The wounded suspect was conveyed to Sinai-Grace Hospital by a DEMS Medic, leaking from numerous puncture wounds.

And so it goes….

 

Fatal Shooting On Detroit’s West Side

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1 Dead In Fatal Shooting On Detroit’s West Side

A man was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle on Lesure & Keeler Saturday afternoon around 1:00PM.


Detroit Police & Detroit Fire Dispatch Audio

Detroit police officers from the 2nd Precinct were dispatch to the 15400 block of Lesure, just north of Keeler St on reports of a shooting.

Witnesses at the scene described the suspects as 2 black males armed with a rifle and handgun. They were last seen walking away from the scene.

The 2nd Precinct requested a K9 Unit to the scene and K9-1 responded from the 4th Precinct.

The victims vehicle, a silver Ford Explorer was taken to a secure lot and entered into evidence.

Detroit Fire’s Engine 30 and DEMS Medic 10 also responded.