Robert Ball

Robert Ball, a 58-year-old Black male and dedicated public servant, had spent nearly a decade serving as a reserve officer with the Highland Park Police Department. In late August of 2016, he was off-duty and enjoying a summer night at a neighborhood block party on Detroit’s east side. The gathering, held on the 19000 block of Teppert Street, was meant to be a festive community occasion, but the atmosphere was shattered in the early morning hours of August 28. Around 2:00 a.m., an unknown vehi ...

Auxiliary police officer dies months after being shot at party - mlive.com

Off-duty Highland Park officer dies from injuries sustained in August ...