Detroit police officer dies from injuries after Aug. 4 hit-and-run

Marc Daalder | Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Police Department said on Wednesday that Officer Fadi Shukur, who was severely injured in a hit-and-run incident on Aug. 4, has died.

Shukur, 30, had been with the department for a year and a half.

"We stand here before you with a heavy heart," Chief James Craig said. "We want to keep his family in our thoughts and prayers. This is especially difficult for them."

Shukur was struck by a car while walking to his cruiser after responding to a crowd control call near West McNichols Road and Stahelin Avenue about 2:40 a.m. After the crowd was cleared out, the officer was returning to his scout car when he was hit from the rear. The vehicle drove eastbound on McNichols without stopping. The driver of the SUV that hit him, which was estimated to be traveling at 60 or 70 mph, was 19-year-old Jonathan David Cole of Belleville.

Cole turned himself in to police on Aug. 4 and has been charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving causing death, and failure to stop at the scene of an accident when at fault resulting in death.

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Craig said that new charges have been filed following Shukur's death, including a murder charge.

Shukur's fellow officers in the 8th Precinct have been given counseling, Craig said. "Fadi will always be remembered for his magnetic smile. He could light a room up," the chief said. "Certainly, in his short time he made a difference."

Today we lost a hero. Police Officer Fadi Shukur will forever be remembered for his bright and contagious smile, and by his willingness to serve and lend a hand to others. He was extremely enthusiastic about his service to the community. DPD appreciates the support you have given pic.twitter.com/QKqWxMBePi — Detroit Police Dept. (@detroitpolice) August 15, 2018

The total number of Detroit officers killed while on active duty this year is now three. Craig said Wednesday was "another dark day" for the department.

An ordinance passed by City Council this year provides up to $12,000 for funeral expenses for officers killed in the line of duty.