Detroit cop dies of gunshot wound to the head
- 8 years ago
DETROIT — A Wayne State University police officer died in the hospital on Wednesday night after he was shot in the head while on patrol.
K-9 officer Collin Rose was shot on Tuesday evening a few blocks away from the university’s campus in Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reported. The 29-year-old is the first Wayne State officer to be killed in the line of duty.
The incident began on Tuesday when Rose was alone on patrol with his two dogs. The officer approached a man on a mountain bicycle, who residents had complained was causing trouble in the area.
When Rose tried to handcuff the suspect, a struggle ensued, and witnesses said at least three gunshots were fired.
Rose suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to the hospital. Despite undergoing surgery, the officer died of his injuries on Wednesday.
A suspect named in several reports as Deangelo Davis was arrested, and police were trying to establish a motive for the killing.
Residents said the suspect was homeless and had been living in a park nearby, according to the Detroit Free Press.
K-9 officer Collin Rose was shot on Tuesday evening a few blocks away from the university’s campus in Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reported. The 29-year-old is the first Wayne State officer to be killed in the line of duty.
The incident began on Tuesday when Rose was alone on patrol with his two dogs. The officer approached a man on a mountain bicycle, who residents had complained was causing trouble in the area.
When Rose tried to handcuff the suspect, a struggle ensued, and witnesses said at least three gunshots were fired.
Rose suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head and was rushed to the hospital. Despite undergoing surgery, the officer died of his injuries on Wednesday.
A suspect named in several reports as Deangelo Davis was arrested, and police were trying to establish a motive for the killing.
Residents said the suspect was homeless and had been living in a park nearby, according to the Detroit Free Press.