Suspects in fatal shooting of Oakland County sheriff's deputy were out on bail, police say

The three people suspected in the murder of Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling remain in custody at the Wayne County Jail.

Law enforcement sources told Local 4 that two of the suspects had previously been charged with fleeing, eluding and carrying a concealed weapon in connection with an incident last March. Troy.

As of yet, none of the three have been charged in Reckling's fatal shooting, so Local 4 is not releasing their names.

The nine-year veteran of the Oakland County Sheriff's Department was killed Saturday night while working with the auto theft unit.

Reckling was following a stolen car Detroit. Investigators said the occupants stopped the car and opened fire.

As the investigation continues, the community is rallying together to help Reckling's family.

He leaves behind a pregnant wife and three daughters..

The Marathon Gas Station on S. Wixom Road near West Road is donating 25 cents from every gallon of fuel sold Wednesday and Thursday (June 27) to the family.

“What we're trying to do and the message we're trying to send is I just want to show the family of the men in blue that we appreciate their sacrifices because their job is not a job, their job is a mission,” Marathon said. said owner Eddie Osman. “When you join the Navy, the Army, the Air Force, you don't join for the money or the benefits. You join because of the cause.

There will be a candlelight vigil for Reckling at 9 p.m. at Romeo High School, where he graduated in 2009.