DETROIT, Michigan - May 3, 2010 - Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans provided new details in the shootings of several officers. One of the officers, Brian Huff, was killed in the shootout.
Chief Evans would not release the name of the suspect in the case until that person is arraigned. The Chief did confirm that the suspect has a long criminal history including resisting arrest, felony assault and firearm charges, drug charges and more.
Sources tell Action News that the officer who was shot and killed early Monday morning, was hit multiple times in the face with a 45-caliber semi-automatic handgun. Four other officers were wounded in the shootout.
The officer who was killed has been identified as officer Brian Huff.
Police say the officers were responding to a 911 breaking and entering call when someone inside the house opened fire. Neighbors say at least 16 shots were fired.
It happened just after 3:30 a.m. on Schoenherr south of Eight Mile Road.
Police Chief Warren Evans confirmed that one police officer was killed. Mayor Dave Bing was at the hospital with Evans. Bing said word of the shootings was the worst news he's heard as mayor.
The deceased officer is said to be a 12-year veteran of the force. He leaves behind a wife and a 10-year-old son.
The four wounded officers were taken to St. John Hospital & Medical Center. Two of the four wounded officers have been treated and released. The two officers in the hospital are said to be in good condition. A suspect was also wounded and taken to the hospital; no word on his condition.
Chief Evans said all of the officers shot were patrol officers with the Eastern District.
