Detroit Police mourn death of veteran officer

28-year DPD veteran officer Rodney Jones collapses at Flint event

Flint, MI. – The Detroit Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Police officer Rodney Jones, a 28 year veteran, was competing in the "Bikes on the Bricks" event Saturday in Flint, Michigan, when he collapsed during the event.

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The emergency medical technicians on scene quickly transported officer Jones to Hurley Hospital at approximately 4:00 p.m., where Officer Jones later died from a medical condition.

The 49-year-old officer is survived by his wife and children.

Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit.com for the latest information on Officer Jones.


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