Friday, September 14 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-09-15 01:33:34 GMT
There was a solemn tribute Friday to a man who died trying to serve and protect. Family, friends and those who never even knew West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke came out to the funeral to show their respect.
There was a solemn tribute Friday to a man who died trying to serve and protect. Family, friends and those who never even knew West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke came out to the funeral to show their respect.
Friday, September 14 2012 10:25 AM EDT2012-09-14 14:25:24 GMT
The wife of a slain Oak Park police officer was on hand Friday to show support to the family of Patrick O'Rourke, a West Bloomfield Twp. officer who was fatally shot Sunday night.
The wife of a slain Oak Park police officer was on hand Friday to show support to the family of Patrick O'Rourke, a West Bloomfield Twp. officer who was fatally shot Sunday night.
Wednesday, September 12 2012 1:22 PM EDT2012-09-12 17:22:01 GMT
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of slain West Bloomfield Township police Officer Pat O'Rourke.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the Capitol complex in Lansing and at state buildings and facilities across the state be lowered to half-staff in honor of slain West Bloomfield Township police Officer Pat O'Rourke.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 11:30 PM EDT2012-09-12 03:30:58 GMT
It was a somber service for a hero in blue. Tuesday night, West Bloomfield honored the life of fallen police officer Patrick O'Rourke, the township's first killed in the line of duty.
It was a somber service for a hero in blue. Tuesday night, West Bloomfield honored the life of fallen police officer Patrick O'Rourke, the township's first killed in the line of duty.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 8:29 PM EDT2012-09-12 00:29:49 GMT
West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke was killed Sunday night while responding to a domestic call. Tuesday, police officials talked about the fallen officer and the standoff with the suspect.
West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke was killed Sunday night while responding to a domestic call. Tuesday, police officials talked about the fallen officer and the standoff with the suspect.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-09-11 23:30:09 GMT
Autopsy results confirm the man accused of killing West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke committed suicide. Fox 2 also spoke with the excavator who tore down part of the house during the standoff.
Autopsy results confirm Ricky Coley, the man accused of killing West Bloomfield Officer Patrick O'Rourke, committed suicide. Fox 2 also spoke with the excavator who tore down part of the house during the standoff with police.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-09-11 17:56:07 GMT
A special tribute will be held Tuesday to honor the West Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty by a barricaded gunman. Officer Patrick O'Rourke, 39, was killed Sunday night.
A special tribute will be held Tuesday to honor the West Bloomfield police officer killed in the line of duty by a barricaded gunman. Officer Patrick O'Rourke, 39, was killed when bullets were fired through the door of a home on Sunday night.
Monday, September 10 2012 11:15 PM EDT2012-09-11 03:15:44 GMT
Amy O'Rourke found the courage Monday to speak with Fox 2 briefly. Holding her youngest son, she wanted to share her gratitude to the community for lifting her up in these dark hours.
Amy O'Rourke found the courage Monday to speak with Fox 2 briefly. Holding her youngest son, she wanted to share her gratitude to the community for lifting her up in these dark hours.
Monday, September 10 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-09-11 02:47:28 GMT
A nearly 20 hour police standoff with a suspected cop killer finally ended Monday in West Bloomfield after a wall of a house was torn down. Police discovered the suspect died from a gunshot wound.
A nearly 20 hour police standoff with a suspected cop killer finally ended Monday in West Bloomfield after a wall of a house was torn down. Police discovered the suspect died from a gunshot wound.
FENTON, Mich. (MyFox Detroit) -
The wife of a slain Oak Park police officer was on hand Friday to show support to the family of Patrick O'Rourke, a West Bloomfield Twp. officer who was fatally shot Sunday night.
Sarah Samborksi says she was overwhelmed by the support she received at her husband Mason's funeral back in 2008. Officer Samborski was killed following a 2008 traffic stop when then 16-year-old Jonathon Belton stole his gun and shot him in the head during a struggle.
"It meant everything to see everyone," said Samborski.
Sarah, now a member of the group Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors (MI-C.O.P.S.) handed out blue ribbons to those attending Friday's memorial service.
She offered the following advice to the O'Rourke family: "Take it one day at a time. Do everything you can to keep Patrick alive and (know) he's with them all the time as I know my husband is for me and my daughter."
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:46:58 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:33 GMT
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:44 GMT
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
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