Police officer killed, another person injured in Taylor, MI shootout

[SpartanDem]

Source: Detroit Free Press

A Taylor Police officer was gunned down this morning by a man neighbors in a Taylor apartment complex thought was trying to break into a home, police said

Taylor Corporal Matthew Edwards, 31, was shot multiple times by a 36-year-old Westland man as Edwards and his partner responded to a call about a possible home invasion at the Coppertree Townhomes on Pine Street near Telegraph and Northline roads around 6 a.m. today, Taylor Police said at a news conference late this morning.

Edwards and his partner found the man who matching the description of someone neighbors said was trying to enter the window of an apartment on the 12400 block of Pine, a visibly shaken Cmdr. Dan Crowell said.

"Witnesses told police that Officer Edwards was speaking with the defendant when they saw the defendant pull a gun and shoot Officer Edwards," Crowell said, his voice breaking. "Officer Edwards' partner returned fire, shooting the defendant several times

Police did not identify the suspect, who they said was undergoing surgery at Oakwood Hospital this afternoon. His condition wasn't known.




Read more: http://www.freep.com/article/20100723/NEWS02/100723008/1319/Parking-lot-shootout-kills-Taylor-police-officer-We-lost-a-real-good-guy-today

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What a tragedy this is the second officer killed in the Detroit area this year.

[slackmaster]

1. Very sad, tragic waste of life.

The suspect will probably turn out to have a lengthy criminal record. It sounds like a case of someone very determined not to go back to prison.

[AzNick]

2. Or someone owning a gun who should not nt

[friendly_iconoclast]

5. So much for the theory that "burglars just want your stuff"

My condolences to the officer's family...

[roxiejules]

3. We lost a real good guy today

"He's a veteran of the department. We lost a real good guy today," Taylor police Lt. John Blair said of Edwards. "This is the first officer we've had killed in the line of duty in the history of department. We've been fortunate up to now. It's been a real rough day. You'll notice a lot of long faces around here."

http://www.detnews.com/article/20100723/METRO01/7230402/Honored-Taylor-cop-fatally-shot-in-line-of-duty#ixzz0uWx9t6M1

[Oldtimeralso]

4. K & R and sadly I am # 5

This morning in Chicago final service for Police Officer Bailey were held.

RIP Officers

[Plucketeer]

6. Truly, a tragic loss.

All due respects to Corporal Edwards, and heartfelt condolences to his family.

[Michigan-Arizona]

7. Grew up right by there

Will say Taylor police always treated you pretty good if or when they did stop you.

RIP Officer Edwards