Off-duty Detroit Police officer killed in crash, person of interest identified
The driver of the car that struck the cop is still being sought by the police.
FOX 2, Detroit, Mich.On the east side of the city, a hit-and-run accident claimed the life of an off-duty Detroit Police officer.
Detroit Police Interim Chief Todd Bettison stated, “The City of Detroit lost one of Detroit’s finest earlier this morning.” “He performed well as an officer. A good officer who did his job well.
For a little more than a year, Officer Cameron Richardson was employed. He is a war veteran and a family man, according to Detroit Police. He has two children.
“We will never forget him,” Bettison, the interim chief, stated. “We’re going to wrap our arms totally around this family.”
Officer Richardson was headed north on Hoover at Greiner on his way home from work, according to DPD. According to witnesses, a white vehicle tried to turn left and struck the Jeep.
Just after midnight, Detroit Police arrived. When police got on the scene, they discovered a Jeep Wrangler that had been rolled over in an accident. The other car that was involved was gone.
“I would also like to thank Michigan State Police for their assistance. “That white van was located a short distance from the accident by MSP’s Trooper 2,” Interim Chief Bettison stated.
A 28-year-old guy has been named a subject of interest by Detroit Police. The other people in the car were taken into custody, according to the police.
“Since the incident, we have been working nonstop. We have carried out search warrants. The people in the white van have been identified. The driver’s identity is known to us. “We are requesting that the driver surrender themselves,” Interim Chief Bettison stated.
On Sunday, a family outing began.
Press conference from the Detroit Police Department
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