In a tragic turn of events on a Detroit street, a woman's life was cut short in an attempt to save her from a dog attack. Patricia Ann Cosby, a 53-year-old female, was fatally wounded on October 9, 2017, when her neighbor tried to intervene.
The incident unfolded as Cosby was being attacked by a pit bull. Her neighbor, 61-year-old Michael Lewis Williams, heard her screams for help. Williams, who possessed a concealed pistol license, retrieved his firearm to fend off the animal.
In an effort to stop the attack, Williams fired his weapon. However, the bullet missed the dog and struck Cosby.
Following the shooting, an account from Williams described his immediate regret, stating that Cosby told him, 'Mike you shot me,' before he picked her up. According to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office, Cosby died from a single gunshot wound.
In the aftermath, the community was left shaken by the unfortunate incident. Even Cosby's own father expressed that he did not believe Williams should be charged, stating that his neighbor was trying to save his daughter's life. Initially, Detroit police did not confirm if charges would be filed against Williams.
However, in March of 2018, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office brought charges against Michael Lewis Williams. He was arraigned on a charge of careless discharge of a weapon causing injury or death. The final outcome of these legal proceedings is not readily available in public online sources.
