October 01, 2024

Burks et al v. City of Detroit et al

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Case Number:

2:24-cv-12590

Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

P.I.: Other

Judge:

Terrence G. Berg

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
Additional or older documents may be available in Pacer.


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  1. September 23, 2026

    Judge Tosses Suit Against Detroit In Fatal Police Shooting

    A Michigan federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit against Detroit and several police officers over the fatal shooting of Porter Burks, finding officers did not use excessive force when they opened fire after the 20-year-old man, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, ran toward them while holding a knife.


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