Tuesday, April 28, 2015

REPS. CONYERS AND LAWRENCE ON POLICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN DETROIT


WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13) and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) issued the following statement after an officer in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, serving as part of the Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team (associated with the U.S. Marshals Service) was involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect while serving a warrant at a west side Detroit home on Monday, April 27:

“People of good conscience around the nation are examining the conduct of our law enforcement agencies with a heightened sense of scrutiny.  This most recent shooting in Detroit again raises concerns about police-involved shootings in our communities.  It is important to note that this incident is under investigation by both Michigan and federal authorities.  Our offices will continue to monitor the status of the investigations to ensure that justice is served for the families involved and our community.”

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