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.
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Officer Patrick O'Rourke was a twelve year veteran of the West Bloomfield Police Department. The husband and father of four is being remembered as a hero.
Patrick was the youngest of four boys and the father of four amazing kids, three young girls and an eight-month-old son. His wife of 14 years, Amy, is turning to faith and love to see them through.
"I loved Patty so much. I do love Patty so much. He's my best friend, and I'm just waiting him to pull up the driveway. I know he won't," she said.
Amy O'Rourke found the courage to speak with us briefly. Holding her youngest son, she wanted to share her gratitude to the community for lifting her up in these dark hours.
"I want to just thank everyone for their love. I feel their love very much," she said.
Patrick, Amy and their four young kids recently returned from a ten day vacation to Disney World. Sunday night, he had been back on duty for about a week wrapping up his shift when the call came in.
"He was back at the station ready to go home and the call came in and out he went again. That's just how he was. He always had time for one more call, and that was his last call," said brother Dan O'Rourke.
Family members watched the standoff on Forest Edge drag on hour after hour. They knew other officers lives were still in danger. In their moments of grief and anger, Amy's faith shined through.
"There were a lot of very religious people today that were praying for SWAT team sharp shooters. Amy was praying for this guy to get out alive, and that's just Amy," Dan O'Rourke explained.
With the standoff over, Patrick's family can now focus on mourning his death and honoring his memory so it never fades from the hearts of those he cherished the most.
"Stephen, the baby, unfortunately won't know his dad, but that's what the uncles are for, and he's got a lot of uncles that will never let him forget about (his) dad," Dan O'Rourke said.
Visitation for Patrick O'Rourke is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home in Highland, located at 3295 East Highland Road. His funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church in Fenton, located at 600 North Adelaide.
Saturday, February 23 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-02-24 04:33:03 GMT
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
Saturday, February 23 2013 8:56 PM EST2013-02-24 01:56:59 GMT
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.n.
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.
Monday, February 18 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-02-18 23:38:52 GMT
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
Sunday, February 17 2013 11:16 PM EST2013-02-18 04:16:14 GMT
Thick smoke and orange flames could be seen shooting out of a long-abandoned home on Detroit's northwest side late Sunday. Detroit fire fighters worked in the freezing cold temperatures to contain the
A Detroit woman finds her house damaged after a suspected arsonist sets the vacant home next door on fire.
Saturday, February 16 2013 8:15 PM EST2013-02-17 01:15:29 GMT
One person is dead, several others are injured after a day filled with chain reaction crashes on Metro Detroit freeways. The deadly crash took place on I-96 westbound at Wixom Road.
One person is dead, several others are injured after a day filled with chain reaction crashes on Metro Detroit freeways. The deadly crash took place on I-96 westbound at Wixom Road. So far, no information has been released about the victim.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
