DETROIT _ The man accused of fatally shooting Wayne State University police officer Collin Rose, 29, is charged with first-degree murder, the prosecutor announced this morning.
Deangelo Davis, 31, of Detroit is expected to be arraigned at 11 a.m. today on charges of first-degree murder as well as murder of a police officer, felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of felony firearm, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
According to a news release from the prosecutor:
"On November 22, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Officer Rose conducted a traffic investigation of Davis who was riding a bicycle in the area of Lincoln and Brainard in Detroit. Officer Rose called for back up at 6:31 p.m. while he was attempting to take Davis into custody. Shortly thereafter, it is alleged that Davis shot Officer Rose in the head and fled on foot from the scene. A Wayne State police officer arrived at the scene at approximately 6:34 p. m. and transported Officer Collins to Detroit Receiving Hospital. Officer Collins was treated and later expired from the wound. Davis was apprehended by the police several hours later and taken into custody."
Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in the news release: "Universally, Officer Rose was respected, admired, and one that had an excellent work ethic. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Officer Rose. All of us at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office grieve along with the Wayne State University community and the law enforcement community. This case strongly illustrates the dangers that police officers face every minute of every day."
Davis is expected to be arraigned in 34th District Court in Romulus.
