On Wednesday night, a police officer and a suspect were shot to death in an attack on Detroit's westside.
According to the Detroit Police Department, the incident took place at 7:40 p.m. (local time) after officers responded to a call for shots fired.
Officer was shot and killed in the head. He was rushed to hospital. In a briefing, Chief James White of Detroit Police stated that the officer who died was a five year veteran, whose father also served in the police department.
White stated that White is a descendant of a long line of law enforcement officers. White said that his father was also a retired officer in the department.
According to police, the suspect was also unidentified and died from gunshot wounds.
White stated that the suspect "took on fire as well, and was also shot, after he shot out at our officer."
It was not clear what the exact circumstances of the shooting were. White stated that there were no other injuries.
In a statement, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stated that the senseless violence inflicting our country is too close to home. We owe a debt to our fallen officer that we cannot repay. He gave his life for his city and to keep his fellow Detroiters safe. We hold his family close tonight and will continue to be there for them in these difficult days.
