Statement from Mayor Duggan on fatal shooting of Detroit police officer

Statement from Mayor Duggan on fatal shooting of Detroit police officer

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan issued the following statement in response to tonight’s slaying of a Detroit police officer. The officer’s name is not being released at this time. Details will be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

“The senseless violence ravaging our country has hit far too close to home tonight. We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen officer, a debt that we can never repay. He gave his life to serve his city and keep his fellow Detroiters safe. Our entire city is holding his family in our hearts tonight and will be with them every step of the way in the difficult days ahead.”