Friday, September 14 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-09-15 01:33:34 GMT
There was a solemn tribute Friday to a man who died trying to serve and protect. Family, friends and those who never even knew West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke came out to the funeral to show their respect.
There was a solemn tribute Friday to a man who died trying to serve and protect. Family, friends and those who never even knew West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke came out to the funeral to show their respect.
Friday, September 14 2012 10:25 AM EDT2012-09-14 14:25:24 GMT
The wife of a slain Oak Park police officer was on hand Friday to show support to the family of Patrick O'Rourke, a West Bloomfield Twp. officer who was fatally shot Sunday night.
The wife of a slain Oak Park police officer was on hand Friday to show support to the family of Patrick O'Rourke, a West Bloomfield Twp. officer who was fatally shot Sunday night.
Wednesday, September 12 2012 1:22 PM EDT2012-09-12 17:22:01 GMT
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of slain West Bloomfield Township police Officer Pat O'Rourke.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the Capitol complex in Lansing and at state buildings and facilities across the state be lowered to half-staff in honor of slain West Bloomfield Township police Officer Pat O'Rourke.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-09-12 03:30:58 GMT
It was a somber service for a hero in blue. Tuesday night, West Bloomfield honored the life of fallen police officer Patrick O'Rourke, the township's first killed in the line of duty.
It was a somber service for a hero in blue. Tuesday night, West Bloomfield honored the life of fallen police officer Patrick O'Rourke, the township's first killed in the line of duty.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 8:29 PM EDT2012-09-12 00:29:49 GMT
West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke was killed Sunday night while responding to a domestic call. Tuesday, police officials talked about the fallen officer and the standoff with the suspect.
West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke was killed Sunday night while responding to a domestic call. Tuesday, police officials talked about the fallen officer and the standoff with the suspect.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-09-11 23:30:09 GMT
Autopsy results confirm the man accused of killing West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke committed suicide. Fox 2 also spoke with the excavator who tore down part of the house during the standoff.
Autopsy results confirm Ricky Coley, the man accused of killing West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke, committed suicide. Fox 2 also spoke with the excavator who tore down part of the house during the standoff with police.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-09-11 17:56:07 GMT
A special tribute will be held Tuesday to honor the West Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty by a barricaded gunman. Officer Patrick O'Rourke, 39, was killed Sunday night.
A special tribute will be held Tuesday to honor the West Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty by a barricaded gunman. Officer Patrick O'Rourke, 39, was killed when bullets were fired through the door of a home on Sunday night.
Monday, September 10 2012 11:15 PM EDT2012-09-11 03:15:44 GMT
Amy O'Rourke found the courage Monday to speak with Fox 2 briefly. Holding her youngest son, she wanted to share her gratitude to the community for lifting her up in these dark hours.
Amy O'Rourke found the courage Monday to speak with Fox 2 briefly. Holding her youngest son, she wanted to share her gratitude to the community for lifting her up in these dark hours.
Monday, September 10 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-09-11 02:47:28 GMT
A nearly 20 hour police standoff with a suspected cop killer finally ended Monday in West Bloomfield after a wall of a house was torn down. Police discovered the suspect died from a gunshot wound.
A nearly 20 hour police standoff with a suspected cop killer finally ended Monday in West Bloomfield after a wall of a house was torn down. Police discovered the suspect died from a gunshot wound.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (MyFox Detroit) -
A special tribute will be held Tuesday to honor the West Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty by a barricaded gunman. Patrick O'Rourke, 39,was killed when bullets were fired through the door of a home on Sunday night. That started a nearly 20-hour standoff with suspected gunman 50-year old Ricky Coley at his home on Forest Edge off Pontiac Trail in West Bloomfield Township.
Coley, a former auto executive had legal, financial and marital problems and according to divorce documents obtained by Fox 2 was facing eviction from his home. During the standoff Coley repeatedly fired a weapon. "It was just non-stop gun firing, and we've never seen anything like it" police chief Michael Patton said describing it as hundreds of rounds of gunfire all day long.
At one point, construction equipment was brought in to tear into part of the house, then a robot with a camera surveyed the scene. That's when police discovered the wanted man shot to death inside his home.
Update: 12:15p.m. 9/11/2012
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells Fox 2 News, an autopsy shows Coley died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the mouth.
Also on Tuesday, West Bloomfield Twp. Police Chief Michael Patton said, "everyone at the West Bloomfield police department is really in a state of shock and grief over what happened in the last 24 hours. The loss of officer Patrick O'Rourke is devastating to us."
A candlelight vigil is planned for Tuesday evening at 7:45 p.m. in front of the West Bloomfield Township police headquarters to honor the slain officer. The 12-year veteran of the force lived in Fenton with his wife, three daughters and infant son.
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home says a funeral Mass for Officer O'Rourke is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Parish located at 600 North Adelaide in Fenton, followed by a cemetery service.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 2-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home located at 3295 East Highland Road in Oakland County's Highland Township.
Meanwhile, a fund has been established for the O'Rourke family. Donations can be made out to the "Officer Patrick O'Rourke Family Trust" care of Bank America. Donations will also be accepted at any West Bloomfield Township facility.
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