Murder charge filed in shooting of Detroit college cop

DETROIT – An ex-convict was charged with murder and other crimes Friday in the death of a Detroit college police officer who was shot in the head while trying to arrest the man.

“This case strongly illustrates the dangers that police officers face every minute of every day,” Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.

DeAngelo Davis, 31, is accused of shooting Wayne State University Officer Collin Rose on Tuesday. He’s charged with first-degree murder, murder of a police officer and gun crimes.

Wayne State, which has more than 27,000 students, employs about 65 officers. Rose died a day after the shooting, and is the only Wayne State officer killed in the line of duty.

In a statement, Worthy said Davis was riding a bicycle when Rose stopped him. The officer was shot shortly after requesting help from other officers.

Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Rose was investigating possible thefts of navigation systems from vehicles.

It won’t be known if Davis has a lawyer who could speak on his behalf until he appears in court Friday.

“Officer Rose was respected, admired, and one that had an excellent work ethic,” Worthy said. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends.”