Detroit Cops Shoot RO After She Fires Shots At Agent (Video)
DETROIT – A woman was shot by Detroit police after she allegedly fired shots at a man who was repossessing a vehicle Thursday afternoon, police said.
The shooting happened in the 10900 block of Nottingham just before 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.
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Officers were on routine patrol when they saw a woman firing shots at a man and a truck, according to Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison.
The chief said the man was in the process of repossessing a truck.
The repossession allegedly happened on the block over, but the man had driven the truck to Nottingham Street to secure the vehicle.
The chief said they believe the car owner tried to stop the repossession and had said something to the effect of “You’re stealing my car,” before firing multiple shots at the man.
When the patrol officers saw her shooting at the man, they fired shots at the woman.
The woman was struck multiple times and has non-life-threatening injuries, according to the chief.
The police chief expressed relief that no one was seriously injured, including the repo man. He emphasized that resorting to violence over property is never acceptable, especially in a community where children are present.
The investigation is ongoing. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing video footage from doorbell cameras.
Bettison noted that while it is too early to speculate on the woman’s motivations, the recovered weapon and shell casings indicate the seriousness of the situation.
In light of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the chief urged the community to consider the consequences of gun violence. He reminded everyone that once a trigger is pulled, there is no taking back the bullet.
A warrant request will be submitted to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
