An off-duty Detroit police officer fatally shot a suspected carjacker early Monday outside a Southfield apartment complex. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. at the Sutton Place Apartments in the 23000 block Riverside Dr., near 9 Mile Road and Lahser. Police say the officer was getting out of his Dodge Charger when he was approached by two armed suspects. "Fearing for his safety, he fired several round and struck one suspect," said Southfield Lt. Nick Louissa.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Detroit Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: August 26, 2013
County: Oakland
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: unknown weapon
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban