Cincinnati police had issued an arrest warrant for Chandra Moore, who was accused of shooting five people, killing his wife and two others on Feb. 28. After the Cincinnati shootings, Moore drove to Detroit and stayed at Rivertown Inn & Suites. The Detroit Police Department learned of his location and waited until Moore exited the building to take action. Moore left the motel building about 9:50 a.m. and walked toward his car. Moore saw the police and shot at the officers, who shot and killed him.
Agency: Detroit Police Department
Motive: Warrant (murder)
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Chandra Moore
Death Date: March 1, 2021
County: Wayne
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: Black
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack