Dearborn Officers Suspended After A Struggle Leaves A Man Dead

DEARBORN, MI — The Dearborn Police Department said Friday it is cooperating with Michigan State Police investigators after a man died while struggling with a Dearborn Police Officer at a Dearborn motel.

The department said it has placed the officers involved in the incident that left the 38-year-old Livonia man dead on on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

"Our condolences go out to the decedent’s family," Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said. "I have confidence that this incident will be thoroughly investigated. Once the investigation is completed full and transparent disclosure will be forthcoming."

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Dearborn Police said officers were called to the Falcon Inn, at 25125 Michigan Avenue, on a report of someone yelling, “Call the police.”

Once officers got there they found a white male holding a room door shut and preventing someone from leaving.

As officers interacted with the man, a struggle ensued, during which the man became unresponsive.

Officers and Dearborn Fire Department personnel immediately began performing lifesaving measures, before the man was transported to Beaumont-Dearborn where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact Michigan State Police at 734-287-5000, and ask for D/Sgt. Adam Henderson.