Crime
Video shows man killed in officers-involved shooting in Allen Park
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (Wayne County) — An officer-involved shooting occurred Sunday afternoon near 14800 Southfield Road, in the area of Southfield Road and Dix Highway, close to a 7 Brew Coffee location, according to local authorities.
Police responded to reports of an armed individual in the area.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male who was reportedly armed with a box cutter.
Video from the scene shows officers repeatedly attempting to de-escalate the situation and instructing the individual to drop the weapon.
Authorities say the man continued to advance toward officers while holding the blade, despite verbal commands to disarm.
At that point, officers discharged their firearms, striking the individual multiple times.
Initial reports indicate the man was shot four times and was taken into custody at the scene.
The suspect was transported for medical treatment.
His current condition has not been released.
Police confirmed that no officers were injured during the incident.
The scene was secured as investigators began processing evidence.
As with all officer-involved shootings, the incident remains under active investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.