Poll: 90% of Detroit Residents Want More Police
In Detroit, 1 in 5 residents (19%) cited public safety as the biggest issue facing the city, second only to education, named by 23%. On a list of eight concerns, police reform ranked last, at 4%.
In Detroit, 1 in 5 residents (19%) cited public safety as the biggest issue facing the city, second only to education, named by 23%. On a list of eight concerns, police reform ranked last, at 4%.
The MSP K-9 unit was blocking the highway because of flooding that made it too dangerous for traffic when it was hit by a car that burst into flames.
The four police officers on the stand described fearing for their lives as they were overwhelmed by the sheer size of the mob — and how many of them are still suffering from physical and emotional trauma more than six months later.
A suspect approached Moorer and opened fire, also wounding a woman who was Moore’s “significant other,” Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson said.
“Lonnie Thacker was a dedicated member of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office and we are saddened by this loss,” Sheriff Steve Prator said in a Facebook post.
One user reacted to the news with "TAKBIR," which refers to the phrase "Allahu akbar," Arabic for "God is great."
Authorities say Detective Jeremy Brown was in his vehicle conducting surveillance when he was murdered.
“We have taken on a mindset that marijuana is not really a big issue in our city,” Chief Robert Contee said. “I can tell you that marijuana undoubtedly is connected to violent crimes that we are seeing in our communities.”
At some point, the shooter was caught by the group, and either fell or was taken down by the group. The shooter continued shooting, striking at least three others, authorities said. The gunman was struck multiple times with at least one landscaping brick and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
In an emotional press conference on Monday morning, Sheriff Donny Youngblood teared up as he identified the deputy killed as 35-year-old Phillip Campas. "When you talk about police officers that run towards gunfire, that's him," said the sheriff.
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