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.
Monday, September 10 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-09-10 22:48:37 GMT
Efforts are already underway to help the family of Officer O'Rourke. The volunteer group MI-C.O.P.S. will offer support for the family and the police department.
Efforts are already underway to help the family of Officer O'Rourke. The volunteer group MI-C.O.P.S. will offer support for the family and the police department.
Monday, September 10 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-09-10 22:25:01 GMT
Patrick O'Rourke is being called a model police officer and dedicated husband and father. The fallen officer is the first in West Bloomfield to lose his life in the line of duty.
Patrick O'Rourke is being called a model police officer and dedicated husband and father. The fallen officer is the first in West Bloomfield to lose his life in the line of duty.
Monday, September 10 2012 6:00 PM EDT2012-09-10 22:00:49 GMT
Before we cut law enforcement and their pay and benefits, we should ask the people they serve to ante up a little more to keep them employed, safe and their families from making even more sacrifices.
Before we cut law enforcement and their pay and benefits, as we are doing in many communities, it's my view that we should ask the people they serve and protect to ante up a little more to keep them employed, safe and to keep their families from making even more sacrifices.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:10:21 GMT
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:07:32 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:51:16 GMT
Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.
Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on. The ex-congressman whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement late Tuesday that he's in the New York City mayoral race.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:42:24 GMT
The National Weather Service is looking into whether a tornado touched down in a rural eastern New York county during a series of severe thunderstorms that rumbled across the upstate region.
The National Weather Service is looking into whether a tornado touched down in a rural eastern New York county during a series of severe thunderstorms that rumbled across the upstate region.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:09 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:09:33 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:51:10 GMT
Just a few days after Mark Carson, 32, was killed for being gay, and only a few hours after a massive rally in the west village calling for an end to the anti-gay violence, it happened again.
Just a few days after Mark Carson, 32, was killed for being gay, and only a few hours after a massive rally in the west village calling for an end to the anti-gay violence, it happened again.
