Investigation underway after man shot by police on Detroit’s east side
There is an active investigation underway following the shooting of a victim by police on Detroit’s east side. (KPRC2/Click2Houston.com)
DETROIT – There is an active investigation underway following the shooting of a man by police on Detroit’s east side.
The shooting occurred on Thursday (Sept. 18) on Moross and Kelly roads around 10 p.m.
Police tell Local 4 the man was armed and when officers approached him, he took off running.
During a chase, the man dropped a gun. When he went to pick up the gun, one officer opened fire. This is according to police.
Police say the man is in critical condition.
This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.
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Brandon Carr is a digital content producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with WDIV Local 4 since November 2021. Brandon is the 2015 Solomon Kinloch Humanitarian award recipient for Community Service.
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