Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
Coverage of Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Taylor police shooting suspect may be linked to armed robberies across state lines
A man shot by Taylor police after pointing a gun at officers may be linked to armed robberies across state lines, including a Dollar Tree robbery in Cleveland. The suspect, found in a U-Haul with a woman, led investigators to a Red Roof Inn where evidence connected to the robbery and potential others was discovered. Law enforcement agencies in multiple states are collaborating on the investigation.
- Two killed after driver strikes friends outside Detroit bar; suspect in custody
Two pedestrians, Erica Smith (43) and Dawad Helton (51), were struck and killed by a driver outside a Detroit bar early Sunday morning. The suspect, a Detroit man in his 20s, was restrained by bystanders and is in custody; police are investigating whether alcohol played a role in the crash.
- Detroit officer sued for shooting unarmed teen at block party, leaving her permanently disabled
Rain Williams, 19, was shot by a Detroit police officer at a house party on June 1, 2024, while unarmed, resulting in permanent brain injury and limited mobility. The officer fired into a crowd during a 'shots fired' call, striking Williams and another bystander. A lawsuit alleges gross negligence, but the officer returned to full duty in January 2025 after being placed on no-gun status in November 2024. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office declined to charge the officer, citing lawful self-defense.