Glenn Doss, the Detroit police officer shot in the head while responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night, died Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Free Press reports. He was 25.
"As you now know, our officer just passed 45 minutes ago," Detroit Police Chief James Craig said outside Detroit Receiving Hospital. "He fought a good fight. He is truly what we call one of Detroit's finest.
"He is what we call an American hero. He did what we expect each and every officer to do: Go out and serve this community with distinction and honor."
Mayor Mike Duggan also was at the hospital.
Doss, the father of a 9-month-old son, joined the force two years ago. He was answering a call in the 5500 block of McDougall Street near East Kirby when he was shot.
Decharlos Brooks, 43, is accused of assault with intent to murder and was arraigned Saturday.
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. pic.twitter.com/qIbFDKOBWa
— Detroit Police Dept. (@detroitpolice) January 29, 2018
The mayor and governor react on Twitter:
Ofc. Glen Doss was everything that is good about Detroit. He was a child of our city who could’ve gone anywhere but stayed in Detroit and tried to make the city safer. Please keep his loved ones and his @detroitpolice family in your thoughts and prayers.
— Mayor Mike Duggan (@MayorMikeDuggan) January 28, 2018
Today, we lost another member of the Michigan law enforcement community. My thoughts and prayers are with Detroit Police Officer Glen Doss’ family, friends and colleagues. https://t.co/KDFu6sENAS
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) January 28, 2018
I hope that we can come together as one state to support the brave men and woman who protect us each day while putting their lives on the line. https://t.co/hIzSwxX0iU
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) January 28, 2018