Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy shot while following stolen vehicle

DETROIT – An Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty while following a stolen vehicle.

Sources confirmed that an officer was following a stolen vehicle when at least one person in the vehicle opened fire, striking the officer.

The shooting occurred on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at night in the area of ​​Park Grove Street and Schoenherr Road in Detroit.

Video shared on social media shows Detroit police blocking streets and helping to transport the deputy to a hospital. The deputy was pronounced dead.

Further information will be communicated as it becomes available.