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Detroit Officer Shoots Himself in Foot During ShotSpotter Response That Ends With Dog's Death

The department says the case remains under review with few details released.

Overview

  • Officers responded Tuesday evening to Rockdale near Outer Drive and Lyndon after an automated ShotSpotter alert of gunfire.
  • Police say a dog charged at an officer, who fired and struck his own foot before hitting the dog, which later died.
  • The officer was transported to a hospital for treatment and was reported to be in stable condition, according to local reports.
  • A police source told WXYZ that someone in a vehicle released the dog before the confrontation.
  • Authorities have not disclosed what triggered the ShotSpotter alert or other specifics as the situation remains developing.