Suspect Facing Murder Charges In Death Of 'Hero' Cop

DETROIT, MI – Charges against a Detroit man accused of shooting Detroit Police officer Glenn Doss will be upgraded to first degree murder and murder of a peace officer, announced Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Monday. Doss, who was shot Wednesday, Jan. 24, while responding to a call, died of his wound Sunday.

"The hearts of the men and women of the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office are heavy today, but our resolve is strong to bring the defendant to justice," said Worthy in a statement issued Monday. "The death of Officer Doss illustrates once again the extreme danger involved for police officers in domestic violence cases."

Suspect Decharlos O. Brooks, 43, of Detroit, was initially charged with eight counts of assault with intent to murder, seven counts of resisting and obstructing, one count of carrying a dangerous weapon, and 17 counts of felony firearm. Worthy said those charges would be amended during a probable cause hearing on Feb. 6.

Doss and other Detroit Police officers responded to a domestic violence call at a home in the 5500-block of McDougall Street just after 10 p.m. on Jan. 24. Police said that Brooks shot at Doss, hitting the officer in the head. Doss was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died on Sunday.

After barricading himself in the home, police were eventually able to apprehend Brooks, police report.

On Sunday, the Detroit Police announced Moss' death, tweeting, "Today we lost a Hero, Detroit Police Officer Glenn Doss, Jr., will forever be remembered for his dedication, commitment and sacrifice to the Detroit Police Department and the residents of the city of Detroit."

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