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Retired Cop Shot In Carjacking; Returns Fire
Detroit Free Press via YellowBrix
June 14, 2011
DETROIT – An 81-year-old retired Detroit police officer was shot during a carjacking, but returned fire on the man who stole his 2010 silver Ford Escape, police said.
According to police, the victim — whose name has not been released — was leaving the U.S. Post Office near Chene and Gratiot when he was approached by another man around noon.
The suspect fired a shot, hitting the elderly man, who returned fire, police said.
It’s unclear whether the suspect was hit.
According to police, the victim’s vehicle was recovered at about 1:55 p.m. near E. Vernor and Chene and will be checked for fingerprints. No one has been taken into custody, police said.
Police said the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. said at a news conference today the victim was shot in the shoulder and is in critical condition, but that his injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.
According to police, the victim began working for the department in 1952 and retired in 1978.
patchboy
almost 2 years ago
190 Comments
R.I.P?? Granny1 did you read the story? Who died?
granny1
almost 2 years ago
1448 Comments
r.i.p.
msjayelbee
almost 2 years ago
610 Comments
My prayers for the retired cop--what a traumatic experience for anyone! Glad he had a gun---I think I need to get one--registered, of course.
philfroggy
almost 2 years ago
1564 Comments
I am sorry that an elderly man was shot for a car, He is in my thoughts and prayers. I was proud to read that he is 81 years old and was able to return fire, Good for him for standing up to a coward. Get well soon Brother
esu
almost 2 years ago
498 Comments
81 and still packing, ya gotta love it! Speedy recovery my brother,,,,
Jonas
almost 2 years ago
38360 Comments
Praying for a real quick recovery!
djs2v
almost 2 years ago
5630 Comments
Well said Irishcop1961! Prayers for a speedy recovery!
OlympicJoy
almost 2 years ago
374 Comments
Bump Irishcop!
DonnaLynn
almost 2 years ago
9342 Comments
Bump Irishcop1961. That had to be priceless!
Irishcop1961
almost 2 years ago
36882 Comments
Prayers for a full and speedy recovery for the officer. Once a cop always a cop. Would have loved to seen the look on the POS face when fire was returned.
vlouie
almost 2 years ago
1366 Comments
You know what they say when a cop retired. "You can take the cop out of the streets, but you can't take the streets out of the cop". Best wishes and a speedy recover buddie. And I hope they find that oxygen thief, hope he weight an ounce heavier.
T_9
almost 2 years ago
5674 Comments
Thoughts and prayers for this brother's quick and full recovery. I am proud of his actions. It is a sad time when an 81 year old is shot for his car. But it warms my heart to know that he was still able to stand up for himself.
Magee88
almost 2 years ago
2612 Comments
you'd think at 81 you could just enjoy life, and not have some jerk trying to destroy that life.
badge4436
almost 2 years ago
14 Comments
Just because they got out of the bizz doesn't mean retired officers can't take care of bizz. In his 80's? Love it! Bet he used a wheel gun too! Retro all the way! Old guys rule!
LonnaNJ
almost 2 years ago
5074 Comments
Bump MitroCop! Shame on someone who takes advantage of the Elderly. Betcha he Didn't expect that man to whip out the Jammy on his A$Z ....ha ha! ....Love it!