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Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison
Coverage of Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison in the Nexus archive.
- Argument at Detroit funeral escalates to shooting; police quickly respond
A shooting occurred outside a funeral on Detroit’s west side, where police quickly responded and shot the suspect, injuring five people (four victims and the suspect). All injured are expected to survive, and the suspect is in custody. Detroit officials condemned the violence and urged residents to report threats to prevent similar incidents.
- 5 people, including suspect, shot outside Detroit church having funeral service
Five people, including a suspect, were shot outside a Detroit church during a funeral service. Police responded to a credible threat, with an officer shooting the suspect and four victims, all of whom are expected to survive. The church is part of a city crime-deterrence program.