Michigan Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shot Pursuing Stolen Vehicle in Detroit

Michigan Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shot Pursuing Stolen Vehicle in Detroit
Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, speaking during a news conference in Pontiac, Mich., on June 23, 2024. WXYZ via AP
The Associated Press
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DETROIT—A Michigan county sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot while pursing a suspected stolen vehicle in Detroit, the Oakland County sheriff’s office said Sunday.

Bradley J. Reckling, who was on duty in an unmarked car, was following a 2022 Chevy Equinox Saturday evening after the vehicle was reported stolen earlier in the day from Red Oaks Waterpark in suburban Madison Heights, authorities said.