Crime
Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation on Murray Hill Street in Detroit
Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Monday morning on Detroit’s northwest side.
According to the Michigan State Police (MSP), the incident took place around 4:40 a.m. in the 20200 block of Murray Hill Street, involving troopers assigned to the MSP Auto Theft Team.
Preliminary information indicates that multiple shots were fired during the encounter. One suspect was fatally shot during the exchange of gunfire.
A trooper was also struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The extent of the trooper’s injuries has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Michigan State Police confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under active investigation.
It remains unclear what led up to the confrontation.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased suspect, and no additional information regarding possible accomplices or weapons recovered has been provided at this time.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Michigan State Police as the investigation continues.
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.