Crime
Officer Assaulted During Escape Attempt at Highland Park City Jail in Michigan
The detainee allegedly overpowered an officer, using a taser on them during the altercation.
Highland Park, MI – An incident occurred Thursday morning, December 12, 2024, at a Highland Park police facility when an inmate overpowered a jailer, assaulted him, and attempted to escape, according to officials.
The exchange took place before 10 a.m. at a facility located off Woodward Avenue, not at the city hall location or the recently opened substation.
Highland Park Police Chief James McMahon provided details about the incident, explaining that the inmate requested to use the restroom and attacked the jailer who let him out of his cell.
“A prisoner overpowered one of our jailers,” McMahon said. “He attempted to escape. He assaulted our jailer.”
During the altercation, the jailer was punched but is reported to be in stable condition.
The inmate managed to seize the jailer’s Taser and attempted to deploy it; however, the device failed to function. Officers swiftly contained the situation by using a Taser to subdue the inmate, who remained confined within the facility and was recaptured within minutes.
“There was never any danger to the public,” Chief McMahon assured. He confirmed that the inmate had no means of leaving the secured facility during the incident.
Sources reported that the inmate is now restrained in a holding chair.
Operations at the Highland Park police facility have largely returned to normal following the brief disruption. The incident remains under review by the department.
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.