A woman opened fire on a tow truck driver repossessing her vehicle on Detroit's east side on June 12, 2025, shattering the truck's rear window, and police officers who witnessed the shooting returned fire and struck her in the arm and leg, according to ClickOnDetroit. Car repossessions surged 23 percent in 2024 according to Cox Automotive data, and Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison indicated a warrant request would be submitted to the Wayne County Prosecutor.
Operator takeaway
Repossessions are up 23 percent and confrontations are rising with them — the tow driver was unharmed because police were already present, but most repo calls do not have that cover.