(WXYZ) — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been killed in the line of duty.
The sheriff's office held a press conference Sunday afternoon to provide information about the incident. The news conference was held at the sheriff’s office in Pontiac.
At that time, sheriff Mike Bouchard explained that deputy Bradley Reckling was "ambushed" by three men with guns who jumped out of a stolen car that he was following. Bouchard said Reckling was shot in the head, chest and torso.
Reckling leaves behind a wife, three children and another child on the way.
Bouchard said all three shooting suspects are now in custody.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter released the following statement:
“I am heartbroken to learn of the shooting death of one of our Oakland County Sheriff deputies. Please keep him, his loved ones and county colleagues in your heart today. I’ve been in contact with Sheriff Bouchard to offer support to sheriff’s office employees during this difficult time.”
Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald issued the following statement:
“I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling. On behalf of all of the attorneys and staff at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, we send condolences to Deputy Reckling’s family and friends, and we mourn alongside Sheriff Bouchard and everyone at the Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. This was a senseless murder and a terrible loss for our entire community. It’s also another tragedy caused by gun violence, which continues to take a tremendous toll on our community.”
Watch the full press conference below:
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