Sheriff’s deputy shot to death in ‘ambush’ while tracking stolen SUV in Detroit

A sheriff’s deputy was killed on Saturday in Detroit in what the Oakland County Sheriff is asking an ambush while he was working to get well a stolen automobile.

“The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office tragically lost one of our own heroes last night after one of our Auto Theft Unit Investigators, Deputy Brad Reckling, was ambushed and killed during an auto theft investigation that originated in Madison Heights and led investigators to the City of Detroit,” the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a put up on social media.

During a press convention on Sunday, Sheriff Michael Bouchard detailed the final moments of deputy Reckling’s life and the way the tragedy unfolded. 

A preliminary investigation revealed that simply earlier than 11 p.m., Reckling, together with two different legislation enforcement officers, positioned the stolen 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, when it instantly stopped and three people exited the automotive and opened hearth on Reckling, placing him in the pinnacle, chest and torso. 

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The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the lack of a deputy, a father of three with one on the way in which, who was shot and killed in the road of obligation Saturday evening. (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office)

“It was an ambush,” Bouchard mentioned. 

Detroit police and Michigan State Police additionally responded to the scene and established a fringe.

According to authorities, three suspects have been taken into custody in connection to his murder.

Bouchard mentioned the main focus now’s getting justice for the Reckling household and supporting the household by way of this tragedy.

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“Things like this are soul crushing,” Bouchard mentioned. 

He added that Reckling had only in the near past moved over to the auto theft unit. 

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Deputy Brad Reckling tragically misplaced his life in the road of obligation on June 23, 2024.  (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office)

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer additionally posted her condolences on X, writing, “I’m deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling. My heart is with his family and the Oakland County communities he served.” 

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Bouchard mentioned the lack of Reckling leaves behind an enormous gap in his division, the group and in his household. 

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“Deputy Reckling was a nine-year veteran and a much beloved member of our team. He is survived by a loving wife and three beautiful girls, ages 5, 4, and 1, with one more child on the way. He was a friend and trusted partner to countless other members of our agency,” the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.