An off-duty Detroit police officer risked his own life to help track down a criminal family of five accused of robbing and shooting a man on the city's west side. Chief Ralph Godbee says on Aug. 1 a 41-year-old man cut through an alley near Indiana and Wisconsin streets on his way home when he ran into the Tara Sullivan, her three sons and her nephew.
Godbee says they told the victim he was going to be robbed and then all five fired shots. The victim was hit twice, but he is expected to fully recover.
The off-duty officer heard the shots and followed the assailants in his own car. "He was able to follow them to give out great directions," said Godbee. "He conveyed to the officers what kind of danger they were facing because he just witnessed these individuals shoot someone and attempt to rob someone."
All five were eventually arrested after a traffic stop. Godbee says a bag of guns was found in the vehicle.
Sullivan, along with her 16-year-old son whose name was not released, 21-year-old son Deontay, 23-year-old son Eric and 20-year-old nephew Diontai Manier all face charges of assault with intent to murder.
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Detroit police believe a man in a surveillance photo is responsible for a kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault and armed robbery on the city's east side.
Detroit police believe a man in a surveillance photo is responsible for a kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault and armed robbery on the city's east side.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Tara Sullivan, 40
Deontay Sullivan, 21
Eric Sullivan, 23
Diontai Manier, 20
