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Baker, 19, of Ohio Street, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Garrett E. Beach, 26, of Metropolis, Illinois, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives) 2017 possession of burglary tools, Avian M. Costello, 37, of Jack Gray Drive, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Lavance N. Davenport Sr., 46, of South Sixth Street, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); On federal probation for distribution of crack cocaine; in 2011 distribution of a controlled substance; in 2011 possession with intent to distribute; in 2008 supervised probation; in 2003 distribution of cocaine; in 2001 first-degree assault; in 2000 trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine); in 2000 carrying a concealed weapon (by a felon), Lavanti N. Davenport, 20, of Levin Avenue, four counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Enrico G. Fuhr, 28, of North 23rd Street, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Johnny B. Harmon III, 30, of Park Avenue, three counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); On probation for 2021 Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and 2019 First-degree wanton endangerment, DeTysha L. Laster, 23, of Coronado Court, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Christopher J. Russell, 37, of Jack Gray Drive, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); in 2021 fraud (Florida); in 2015 grand theft from dwelling (Florida) , Samuel G. Shocklee, 23, of Calvert City, Kentucky, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), Cameron Shumpert, 29, of Levin Avenue, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); in 2019 use of a minor in a sexual performance; in 2019 trafficking in marijuana; in 2019 promoting contraband; in 2017 possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; in 2017 tampering with physical evidence; in 2012 trafficking in a controlled substance, Dorian Q. Shumpert, 31, of Glenwood Drive, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); in 2018 first-degree promoting contraband; in 2015 trafficking in a controlled substance; in 2011 trafficking in cocaine, Dominick D. Tyler, 19, of Grand Rivers, Kentucky, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Paul G. West, 25, of Lone Oak Road, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); in 2021 fleeing or evading police; in 2021 fleeing or evading police, in 2021 trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl); in 2021 possession of a controlled substance, Michael J. Abbage, 24, of Levin Avenue, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); on probation for 2021 criminal possession of a forged instrument; in 2015 second-degree robbery, Romeneo L. Beard, 21, of Levin Avenue, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Michelle L. Cohoon, 45, of Grogan Circle, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl), Lisa D. Collins, 47, of Otis Dinning Drive, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and speeding/10mph over limit, Lavance N. Davenport Jr., 27, of South Sixth Street, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives, second or greater offense); on probation for 2021 first-degree fleeing and evading police; in 2021 second-degree fleeing and evading; in 2021 possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; in 2021 possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; in 2021 receiving stolen property; in 2016 trafficking in marijuana; in 2016 first-degree wanton endangerment; in 2016 tampering with evidence, Channing T. Grentzer, 24, of Stately Vision Lane, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), McKenzie N. Hopkins, 21, of Ledbetter, Kentucky, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives), Xavier R. Mcphee, 34, of Walter Jetton Drive, first-degree possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and operating on a suspended/revoked operators license, Victor A. Morales-Martinez, 24, of Mayfield, Kentucky, trafficking in a controlled substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives). Agents wouldn't give names of suspects or reveal the states involved. Authorities with several police agencies assisted, including Dayton Police Department, Ft. Thomas Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Newport Police Department, Covington Police Department, Cincinnati Police Department, Kentucky Probation and Parole, Campbell County Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriffs Department. Police eventually tracked downWilliamson, who is serving a 10-year sentence in a Kentucky prison for second-degree manslaughter. ", The agent said: "After her arrest, she's scared to death of Jose Prieto.". Yet, within three years, investigators crippled thedrug ring and sent the father and son and two dozen of their associates to federal prison. 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Copyright 2020 | Breaking911 All rights reserved, One of The Largest Drug Busts In Kentucky History, Man Dead After Being Found Shot In Car That Crashed Outside Los Angeles Hospital, WATCH LIVE: Biden Hosts Vigil For Coronavirus Victims At Lincoln Memorial. A witness told Louisville police Williamson grabbed a Gucci backpack from Stepp's back seat and ran to the back of the homein the Portland neighborhood, according to a recorded police interview. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The woman pleaded guilty to using fake documents and credit-card information from other employees to help cover the fraudulent purchases. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The two men, identified as Cody Dennis, 33, of Lexington, KY, and Cole Salyers, 35, of Georgetown, KY, were arrested and taken to the Floyd County Jail. An investigation that began in January resulted in the arrest of area drug distributors and their sources of supply. During a bond hearing for Jose Prieto, federal prosecutors in Louisvillecited Pack's suspicious death asone of the reasons heposed a danger to potential government witnesses and others. The FBI wants the four Chinese nationals captured and is offering a $1 million reward, though taking them into custody to face charges in the U.S. will likely prove difficult. BEAVER DAM, Ky (WEHT) - According to the Ohio County Kentucky Sheriff's Office, on January 25 around 7:52 a.m. members of the Ohio County Sheriff's Office, the Pennyrile Drug Task Force And the money rolled in. Months before her death, Jose Prieto had visited the same casino. Hallpumped the gas and struck a police car. The Prieto ring also is suspected offunneling a similar volume to Chicago, Atlanta,Detroit, Buffaloand cities in New Jersey, according to the DEA agent, who The Courier Journal isn't naming because of the sensitivity of his work. But the lead agent told The Courier Journal: "Were not fully convinced. 64-year-old Doug Caldwell of Hyden, 47-year-old Tony Collett of Stinnett, 57-year-old Scott Hazlett of Hyden, 59-year-old Tresa Hazlett of Hyden, 56-year-old Chrisley Lowe of Hyden, 44-year-old Gloria Lowe of Hyden, 56-year-old Wyckliffe Morgan, Jr. of Stinnett, 27-year-old Kasey Roberts of Stinnett, 66-year-old Henry Smith of Stinnett, 42-year-old Tommy Smith of Stinnett, 52-year-old Randal Wells of Busy, and 44-year-old Shannon Wilder of Essie were all arrested for trafficking methamphetamine, and taken to the Leslie County Detention Center. We know that nothing can repair the harm they've suffered or bring back the loved ones they have lost.". Updated on: April 14, 2023 / 7:23 PM When ATF agentsmade an undercover buy from a Greenhill associate inLouisville, they traced a stolen.38-caliber Smith & Wesson Special theDetroit Police Department once issued to one of its officers. Police say the new motivation to focus on drug enforcement resulted in 282 drug arrests last year. Investigators say the accused part of the "Chapitos" network facilitated the purchase of the precursor chemicals of fentanyl from China, manufactured the deadly drug in Mexico, and then worked to smuggle the substance into the U.S. Four Chinese nationals and one Guatemalan national were charged with supplying fentanyl ingredients to the cartel. BOYD COUNTY, KY (WOWK) A Detroit man was arrested after a drug task force seized more than approximately one kilo of pressed fentanyl in Boyd County, Kentucky on Saturday evening. Just before 2 p.m. Monday, deputies spotted a woman with an active warrant driving near . The men from Detroit established trust and Jose Prieto soonsent them50-pound shipments of meth from California to Kentucky. Garland said Friday that the Sinaloa Cartel is "largely responsible" for the increased fentanyl trafficking into the U.S. A Philadelphia police car with flashing lights in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. This investigation highlights ATFs work with our law enforcement partners to combat criminal organizations and to make Daviess County a safer place to live., The Owensboro Police Department remains committed to getting narcotics and dangerous offenders off the streets of Owensboro. Said Owensboro Police Chief Art Ealum. That way "everybody has to come to you.. Hyche recovered and returned to work. Meth usage among teenagers is significantly higher in Kentucky (12.7%) than the national average (9.1%). It's part of a story the WAVE Troubleshooters have been unraveling linked to the murders of 3-year-old Trinity Randolph and her father, Brandon Waddles. But federal prosecutors contended during a bond hearing that he mainly used his auto business to hide his real income from selling drugs. Greenhill, 40, teamed with his brother, Jamarr Greenhill, 38, to summongang members from Detroit tocapitalizeon Louisville'saddiction crisis, which handed them a solid customer base. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In December, a judge sentenced Jose Prieto to serve eight years and one month in federal prison. If you know the whereabouts of any of the names listed below contact Kentucky State Police Post 13 Hazard. Other charged individuals include operators of secret labs in Mexico where fentanyl is made, weapons dealers who help the Sinaloa Cartel arm its security, and money launderers who funded the operations. LONDON, Ky. (LEX18) Agents across Kentucky arrested 12 people and confiscated more than 10,000 oxycodone pills. Kentucky Justice S01E01 Drug Bust Shootout. Someonefired 13 rounds athim inside a relative's house on Feb. 1, 2017, striking Willis nine times. The Courier Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, spent weeks interviewing agents, prosecutors, defense attorneys and local police and siftingthrough court, police and jail records in four statesto piece together details of thecriminal enterprise and thedestructive swath it cut across the U.S. culminating in arson, a toxic romance,betrayal and deadly revenge. Somerset police then notified their DEA Task Force officer, who partnered with the FBI and spent the next few months tracking the activity of both Smith and Calhoun. FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) - Three people were arrested Monday after drugs, including fentanyl, were found at a home in Allen, the Floyd County Sheriff's . Police say the investigation began in February when a Somerset police officer found 10 grams of meth and a safe when conducting a search warrant at Smiths home. In California, DEA agents say Jose Prietoran up a significant gambling debt tied to the Sinaloa Cartel once led by legendarykingpin Joaqun "El Chapo" Guzmn. According to the Henderson Police Department . Drug use by state: Where does Kentucky rank? According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, deputies executed a search warrant on Friday, Oct. 29, at the home of Edgar "Eddie" Castle, 53, in Sitka, Kentucky, after authorities were able to "make numerous controlled drug buys" at the home during the investigation. Agents persuaded judges to let them monitor drug traffickers' phones and movements. Announcing the charges on Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Justice Department officials laid the loss of hundreds of thousands of American lives from fentanyl squarely at the feet of the defendants. He also started a business buying and selling used cars. OWENSBORO, Ky. - An Owensboro Drug Trafficking Organization is behind bars and charged with multiple felonies after being caught with 151 pounds of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of counterfeit pills with suspected deadly fentanyl, and other drugs, announced United States . When Greenhill's tab climbed to $400,000, Jose Prieto cut him off. He contacted his son, Louis Prieto, though the two hadn't spoken in more than 15 years because of a dispute. According to the criminal complaints, from September 2020 to present, federal and local investigative agencies have conducted a long term investigation into the Willie Watkins Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) believed to be trafficking in methamphetamine, counterfeit pharmaceutical pills believed to contain fentanyl, and marijuana. Quenton Hall, an alleged Greenhill drug courier known as "Q-Tip," gunned down 27-year-old Fernandez Bowman on Dec. 2, 2016, near Algonquin Park. He was "fronting" drugs loaning sometraffickers drugsbefore they paid for them. At that time, DEA agents estimate that amount was worth about $150,000 on the West Coast, but could yield as much as $500,000 in Louisville. An eastern Kentucky drug task force has seized nearly 75 pounds of marijuana, over 3,300 THC vape pens, nearly 30 pounds of THC wax, and $37,000 in cash in a drug bust in Montgomery County. The DEA Evansville HIDTA Resident Office is committed to working with the Owensboro Police Department and our other federal, state, and local partners to keep our communities safe by investigating and arresting violent drug traffickers. LOUISVILLE,Ky. As Louisville Metro Police Detective Darrell Hyche stepped toward a white pickup truck to make a traffic stop, a gunman fired bullets into his face and head. The Paducah Police Department provided details on some of those involved and some of their histories. 60 people were arrested in Kentucky after a United States Drug Enforcement Administration drug bust of more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine. The investigation revealed Jose Luis Barata Vazquez, Alexey Barata Hernandez, Yoleisys Reyes Castillo, Dioslen Jimenez Ortiz, Kaid Rogers, Allison Renee Rogers, Michael King, Christopher King, Floyd Barker, Sheila Barger, and Samuel Barger were conspiring to distribute oxycodone. The owner,Alaa Al-Jebori, also known as Alan Hanson, repaired cars but also used the shop as adrug drive-thru. He quit his job in 2016andopted to be a stay-at-home dad to his newborn son while his wife, who worked for L'Oreal cosmetics, supported the family. All five men are charged by criminal complaint with Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 400 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841 and 846. In-state methamphetamine production has become a significant issue in Kentucky. Two men are facing charges in connection with a big drug bust in Kentucky. Published: Apr. And in 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized more than 50 million fentanyl-laced pills, more than double the amount collected the year prior, the Justice Department said. Its a historic amount for this area, that I am aware of, said Officer Shawn Dobbs, Somerset Police Dept. According to the Justice Department, between August 2021 and August 2022, 107,735 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, two-thirds primarily from fentanyl. Daniel Lindsey, 45, was arrested Friday and booked into the Nelson County Detention Center and held on a $10,000 bond. Police said a total of 23 people were charged during the 18-month investigation, with 14 arrests this week. Investigators caught her with sevenpounds of meth and more than $44,000 in drug proceeds. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. LONDON, Ky. - An investigation into a Louisville-based drug trafficking operation led to 12 people being arrested.Officials from the Kentucky Attorney General's Office, the Barbourville Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff's Office, and the Manchester Police Department worked with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigators, resulting in Thursday's grand jury indictment . According to officials, the marijuana had a street value of more than $10 million. A trusted shipper would then deliver the drugs and the Prietoassociate would leave the hotel with the drug payment. The picture that developeddepicts how Cuban refugee Jose Manuel PrietoJr., 56, built a drug ring in California that stretched from the West Coast northeastto Buffalo, New York, and south to Atlanta before leading his son, a U.S. Air Forceveteran,on a path to prison. Highlighting some of them, They have a long history of violence, as well as drugs.. 18, 2021 at 3:51 PM PDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Metro Corrections Officers made a large drug bust while doing a home incarceration, or HIP check, which yielded drugs, guns and thousands of dollars in cash. HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Authorities say 49 people were charged in connection to a large-scale narcotics trafficking investigation in Henderson County. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Investigators began to see proof of theDetroit link. Those under investigation were well known in the Paducah are and by police for their significant criminal histories, according to the Laird. Brandon A. Williamson, 29,walked up behind him, leaned over and pointed a gun at Stepp. The warrant yielded approximately 105 pounds of marijuana, $51,848 in cash and six firearms, police said. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online atwww.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app available atwww.p3tips.com. / CBS News. She put her affairs in order, including signing over custody of her son, and headed to a Tunica casino. Agents who monitored Jose Prieto's movements and phonesay Pack became entwined in a romantic relationship with him. 20 years ago, marijuana was the most commonly abused illicit drug in Kentucky. From 2016-18, the Prieto drug ring dominated the meth trade in Louisville, saturating the citywith more than 100 kilogramsworth millions of dollars, thelead investigator told The Courier Journal. (KY3) - Two people are behind bars in connection with a recent drug bust in Phelps County. This story was originally published March 15, 2022, 9:46 AM. Several agencies including, the DEA Criminal Diversion Group, the Kentucky. Both SWAT teams were able to safely secure the two locations and locate some of the wanted persons, Laird said. In the summer of 2020, we started seeing an increase in fentanyl in the Paducah area. The Northeast Kentucky Drug Task Force executed a search warrant which led to one of the largest drug busts involving fentanyl in Boyd County History, according to a news release. "His goal was to try and find what we call the plug, the source of supply that gets you power and control," the lead investigator told The Courier Journal. Of the 24 charged, eight are in custody across the globe. Copyright 2022 WKYT. All rights reserved. "We are doing everything in our power, and using every authority we have, to bring those responsible to justice," he added. As with all the other drugs, meth is sold in bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and on the street. Stepp also said she was scared of an unnamed drug dealer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). 20, 2021 at 9:32 PM PDT. Witnesses watched Williamsonshoot Stepp in the arm, then walkcloser andfire a bullet into her face. After learning of the stop, as monitored by law enforcement over judicially authorized intercepts over Willie Watkins telephone, Watkins made several calls to multiple individuals discussing the seizure of the narcotics by law enforcement and the calculated amount of money he had lost as a result. Another report previously ranked Kentucky as the 12th highest for drug usage, and now, the CDC data is showing a 13.55% increase in drug overdoses from 2020 to 2021. Tunica police ruled Pack's deatha suicide. He also later worked in the private sectoras an accountant. Based on the evidence obtained from the long term investigation and the search warrants, additional members of the Watkins DTO, including Christopher McNary, age 31 of Owensboro, Kentucky, Richard Cason, age 29 of Owensboro, Kentucky, Keith Watkins, age 28 of Owensboro, Kentucky, and Samuel White, age 27 of Owensboro, Kentucky were also charged in a second criminal complaint with conspiring with each other and others to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture of a substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. Mar 29, 2012 ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police in Hardin County have announced the arrest of nearly two dozen and have issued an arrest warrant for eight other people. All are charged with conspiring to distribute oxycodone in Madison, Estill, Clay, and Laurel counties from September 2019 thru March 2022. Its not just social media. In the past week, a McKracken County grand jury indicted 23, and earlier this week a grand jury indicted several other people related to the case, said Laird. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. A traffic stop on I-65 southbound early Saturday morning near Elizabethtown led to the discovery of over 100 pounds of marijuana, according to Kentucky State Police . Officials from the Kentucky Attorney Generals Office, the Barbourville Police Department, the Clay County Sheriffs Office, and the Manchester Police Department worked with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigators, resulting in Thursdays grand jury indictment in London. On Wednesday, five search warrants were served with a large number of drugs and cash being recovered. I dont think thats a good combination.. K-9 officer Fabi was deployed and alerted. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. For Greenhill, a small-time criminal from Detroit, the case agent said, it was a chance to be his own boss. He didn't know Louisville police had intercepted the package, mailed through a private parcel service, and watched as Goodman picked it up from a porch in Buechel, then drove off in his white Chevy pickup truck. He refused to send her money and cautioned: "You need to lay low. On top of arresting 12 people, the joint investigation seized approximately 10,000 diverted oxycodone pills and over $2 million. SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - Two men are facing charges in connection with a big drug bust in Kentucky. Nearly 200 people die every day from fentanyl poisoning. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A gang of drug dealers accused of selling meth, fentanyl, and cocaine has been busted by FBI and Louisville Metro Police investigators. The sheriff's office says during the investigation, deputies seized more than 40 grams of heroin and 13 grams of crystal meth. ROLLA, Mo. Reporter Beth Warren: bwarren@courier-journal.com; 502-582-7164; Twitter @BethWarrenCJ. After several shots hit into Bowman's chest, his car struck a telephone pole and fence before coming to rest against a house near South 25th Street and Burwell Avenue. GREENUP COUNTY, KY (WOWK) On Tuesday, the Greenup County Sheriff's Office arrested multiple people for drug trafficking. RACELAND, KY (WOWK) - A man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in Greenup County. CARTER COUNTY, KY (WOWK) - Multiple people are facing possible charges in connection to a drug bust in Kentucky. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Al-Jebori pleaded guilty in 2018 to distributing meth and is serving a sentence of sevenyears and eight months in federal prison, court records show. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. When officers finally stopped him, they found marijuana and pills in his pockets, large amounts of meth and heroin in the center console and a loaded 9 mm Smith & Wesson handgun in the driver's seat. 15 Best Amazon Clothing Brands Including Closet Staples and Statement Pieces, Memorial Day Sales 2023: The Best Early Memorial Day Deals You Can Shop Now, 45 Best Wedding Gifts That Are Way More Unique Than a Blender, 25 Trendy Amazon Spring Fashion Finds You'll Want in Your Closet ASAP. In the past week, a McKracken County grand jury indicted 23, and earlier this week a grand jury indicted several other people related to the case, said Laird. I think she may have been given an ultimatum," to take her own life or the drug ring would kill her or someone she loved. Both are equally committed to ridding our community of the scourge of organized drug trafficking and keeping our citizens safe.. Lexington murder suspect offered 2 alibis. Following the seizure of the narcotics in Oklahoma City, Willie Watkins was charged in a criminal complaint with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. The case isn't over. EVANSVILLE, Ind. OWENSBORO, Ky. - An Owensboro Drug Trafficking Organization is behind bars and charged with multiple felonies after being caught with 151 pounds of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of counterfeit pills with suspected deadly fentanyl, and other drugs, announced United States Attorney Russell Coleman. large ongoing fentanyl trafficking investigation, Kentucky drug trafficking operation busted, over $2M and 10,000 pills seized, Drug disposal program aims to prevent addiction in Kentucky, DEA nets over 10K pounds of unused drugs in Kentucky takeback event. In 2016, the cartel issuedJose Prieto an ultimatum: Work for them selling their drugs or be killed. Narcotics detectives soon stopped the truck near Derby and Carey avenues, seven miles northwest of the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. We know they were supplying large amounts of fentanyl to this community, Laird said. Two months after Bowman's slaying, the drug ring wassuspected of a revenge killing in Detroit. 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