HARPER WOODS, Mich. – The mayor of Harper Woods, Kenneth Poynter, has turned in a letter of resignation. Protests have been taking place in Harper Woods over the death of 37-year-old Priscilla Slater. Slater was found unresponsive inside a holding cell on June 10 in Harper Woods. READ: Protesters demand answers in Priscilla Slater’s death at Harper Woods mayor’s homeThe city manager had asked Poynter to resign after the mayor came under criticism for making controversial comments. Key witness says he saw Priscilla Slater during shooting before she died in Harper Woods cellREAD: Harper Woods personnel on administrative leave after woman dies in police custody

The mayor of Harper Woods, Kenneth Poynter, has turned in a letter of resignation. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

HARPER WOODS, Mich. Michigan State Police have launched an investigation into the death of 38-year-old Priscilla Slater. Slater was found unresponsive in a holding cell Wednesday after being arrested in connection with a shooting incident on Tuesday. READ: 38-year-old woman dies in holding cell in Harper Woods; cause unknownPolice said two supervisors and four civilian aids in the Harper Woods Police Department are on administrative leave as MSP launches its investigation. Protesters said the six employees being placed on leave wasnt good enough and that Slaters family deserves answers. Harper Woods officials said the cause of Slaters death wont be known until the autopsy report is completed.

HARPER WOODS, Mich. Director of Public Safety for Harper Woods Vincent Smith announced Sunday that six public safety personnel have been placed on administrative leave following the mysterious death of Priscilla Slater last week. READ: 38-year-old woman dies in holding cell in Harper Woods; cause unknownAccording to officials medics immediately attempted to revive Slater but were unsuccessful. Harper Woods officials say that four civilian aides and two supervisors in the public safety department have been placed on administrative leave as of Sunday afternoon. Protesters gathered around Harper Woods City Hall on Friday to demand answers regarding Slaters death. MORE: Protest held after 38-year-old woman dies in holding cell in Harper WoodsProtesters gathered again on Sunday to demand answers.

HARPER WOODS, Mich. – The family of Priscilla Slater, 38, was joined on Friday night by activists and elected officials to demand answers into how she died. Slater was found unresponsive inside a holding cell on Wednesday in Harper Woods. READ: 38-year-old woman dies in holding cell in Harper Woods; cause unknownSlater was arrested on Tuesday after Harper Woods police said the man she was with fired 19 shots at the Parkcrest Motel. READ: Detroit man charged after shots fired at Parkcrest Inn in Harper WoodsThe protest began at 6 p.m. At one point, some people including Slater’s family confronted Harper Woods Mayor Ken Poynter. Then, moments later, protesters saw the mayor’s wife tearing up a sign.

Protest held after 38-year-old woman dies in holding cell in Harper WoodsPublished: June 12, 2020, 11:13 pmThe family of Priscilla Slater, 38, was joined on Friday night by activists and elected officials to demand answers into how she died.