Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Reckling was fatally shot in an ambush while pursuing a stolen vehicle in Detroit. The incident occurred on the morning of June 22, 2024, when Reckling, part of the auto theft unit, was following a vehicle stolen from an Oakland County waterpark. The suspects exited the vehicle and opened fire, killing the 30-year-old deputy who had served for 9 years. Reckling leaves behind a pregnant wife and three young children aged 1, 4, and 5. The community and law enforcement colleagues are mourning the loss, describing it as a 'soul-crushing' event. The suspects remain unnamed.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling of @oaklandsheriff. He was shot and killed while conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle. Deputy Sheriff Reckling had served with the department for 9 years. He is… https://t.co/93RgMeiPP7
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The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Bradley Reckling of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office in Michigan who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, June 22, 2024. @oaklandsheriff https://t.co/VXhx6SNqfu
Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling fatally shot in Detroit https://t.co/qm2KwiDmyw
Deputy Bradley Reckling was ambushed and kiIIed by 3 thugs this morning. He leaves behind his pregnant wife and 3 young children. Say his name. https://t.co/7LM7dew6bm
Accused car thieves ‘ambush’ deputy following them, killing him, Michigan officials say https://t.co/EEV6vSepQF
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: This morning, Deputy Bradley Reckling was ambushed and kiIIed by 3 thugs. He was 30 years old, served for 9 years. He leaves behind his pregnant wife and 3 chiIdren, aged 1 to 5 years old. The suspects remain unnamed. https://t.co/K9NqsUlkzM
'IT WAS AN AMBUSH': Michigan sheriff’s deputy fatally shot pursuing a stolen vehicle in Detroit https://t.co/bOZxHBTsqm https://t.co/LMYKiCPBFj
Michigan sheriff’s deputy shot dead in vicious ambush as community reels from ‘soul-crushing’ loss https://t.co/9oXZcNAqOK https://t.co/GkNq2b6tGE
Father-of-three cop is shot dead after trailing stolen vehicle in unmarked squad car: 'It was an ambush' https://t.co/ngiIOrPABF https://t.co/DpRFIyn3LD
The deputy was following a vehicle that had been stolen from an Oakland County waterpark when the suspects got out and started shooting. https://t.co/xDwuJSSjfe
The loss of Deputy Brad Reckling is a terrible blow to his family and to a department that has dealt with so much. My thoughts are with his loved ones and colleagues and all those who put their lives on the line to protect ours. https://t.co/ozfoxCarEw
I am devastated by the shooting death of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling. My deepest condolences go out to his wife, children & colleagues. https://t.co/eJ9jmsud8g
.@oaklandsheriff Mike Bouchard says Deputy Bradley Reckling was part of the auto theft unit and he was “ambushed” in Detroit while trying to solve an auto theft crime. He leaves behind a wife who is pregnant & three young children ages 5,4 and 1. https://t.co/8lhoXp4lw5
I am heartbroken for the victims, families impacted by Friday’s shooting in beloved Oakland. What was meant to be a day of joy and liberation was marred by atrocious gun violence. (1/4)