Three Teens Charged in Oakland County Deputy's Murder

Authorities allege the suspects were part of a criminal auto-theft ring that led to the fatal shooting of Deputy Bradley Reckling.

Deputy Bradley Reckling was killed while pursuing a stolen vehicle linked to a larger auto-theft operation.
The suspects, all 18-year-old men, face multiple charges, including murder of a police officer and conducting a criminal enterprise.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced the charges after a four-month investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
The criminal enterprise is believed to have been active since November 2023, spanning Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Reckling, a nine-year veteran and father of three, was shot multiple times and died from his injuries at a hospital.