One of three suspects has been charged in connection with the murder of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling, who was killed while investigating a stolen vehicle in Detroit on June 22
18-year-old Karim Blake Moore, a resident of Clinton Township, was arrested in 36th District Court on Wednesday on three counts of lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigation and one count of resisting arrest, according to the local news station.
Deputy Reckling was tracking a stolen 2022 Chevrolet Equinox from Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights on Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s deputy found the vehicle in Detroit at 10:50 p.m., and while he was behind the vehicle, the driver stopped, exited the vehicle with two other people, and shots were fired.
Reckling was a nine-year veteran of the department. He leaves behind a wife and three kids, ages five, four, and one, with a fourth child on the way.
Due to his tragic death, several community leaders and police departments released statements sending condolences to his family and colleagues.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Apostolic Church of Auburn Hills at 3655 N. Squirrel Road.
The 18-year-old allegedly told investigators that he didn’t give more information during the investigation because he feared for his safety in the community.
His attorney, Adam Clements said that the teen was “presumed to be innocent” and said, “While it may be important and it may be vital for the prosecution to highlight and indicate that his charges stem from allegations related to what is ultimately linked to the death of an Oakland County sheriff does not remove from the fact that he is presumed innocent,” while asking for a lower bond.
The judge said that Moore posed a danger to society and set the bond at $100,000 cash.
A bond redetermination for Moore is scheduled for Friday.
