Vigil today for fallen Detroit officer Rasheen McClain

Will take place at Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the department’s 12th Precinct

DETROIT – A vigil is taking place this evening to honor fallen Detroit officer Rasheen McClain at the Detroit Police Department’s 12th Precinct.

McClain was killed Wednesday night when a gunman opened fire on him and three other officers.

An investigation into the shooter’s history has left Police Chief James Craig angry over the department’s failings.

“If we had did a follow-up, and taken him into custody, we wouldn’t be talking about our hero who is no longer with us," Craig said.

READ MORE: What we’re learning about the suspected gunman in fatal shooting of DPD officer

The suspect is expected to be charged this week.

The vigil for McClain will take place at 5:30 p.m. today at the department’s 12th precinct at 1441 W. Seven Mile Rd.

Visitation, funeral arrangements

Visitation services will take place Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5 from 3-8 p.m at the Fisher Funeral home in Redford Township.

McClain’s funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.

For more details on McClain’s funeral arrangements, click here.


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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.

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