DETROIT – An Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty while following a stolen vehicle.
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Sources have confirmed that a deputy was following a stolen vehicle when at least one person inside the vehicle opened fire, striking the deputy.
The shooting happened the night of Saturday, June 22 in the area of Park Grove Street and Schoenherr Road in Detroit.
Video shared on social media shows Detroit police shutting down roads and helping get the deputy to a hospital. The deputy was pronounced dead.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter released the following statement: “I am heartbroken to learn of the shooting death of one of our Oakland County Sheriff deputies. Please keep him, his loved ones and county colleagues in your heart today. I’ve been in contact with Sheriff Bouchard to offer support to sheriff’s office employees during this difficult time.”