Tragedy at Target: 70-Year-Old Woman Shoots Teen Over Parking Dispute in Bloomfield Hills, Officer Killed

A trip to Target in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, turned into a terrifying scene of violence on Tuesday afternoon. Pauline Brown, a 70-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, was trying to park in a disabled spot when a car driven by 19-year-old Chad Bosnik rushed by her and took the position. Bosnik and his 8-year-old brother, Samson, disembarked the van and entered the store, leaving Brown furious and determined to confront them.

After waiting two hours for the Bosnik brothers to finish their shopping, Brown approached Chad as they returned to their car. She asked if he was handicapped, and when he said no, she grabbed a .22-caliber revolver and shot him twice in the knees. Samson screamed and raced back inside the store for help.

Brown then tried to flee the scene in her 1996 minivan, but Bloomfield Hills police arrived just as she was leaving the parking lot. Brown seized an AR-15 assault rifle from her back seat and engaged in gunfire with the officers. Tragically, Officer Michael Clark was struck in the shoulder, while Officer James Robertson was killed in the line of duty before Brown surrendered when she ran out of ammunition. When Brown was arrested, officers realized she was wearing a bulletproof vest.

When questioned about her actions, Brown expressed her anger towards white people, citing a recent news report about Sonya Massey as a catalyst for her rage. In a surprising twist, it was discovered that Brown was a former Marine with special operations experience. She is currently being held without bond.

The Bloomfield Hills community is mourning the loss of Officer James Robertson, a dedicated officer who served the community with distinction. A memorial service is being planned to honor his bravery and sacrifice. His death has left a profound impact on the police force and the community he served.

Pauline Brown, reflecting on her actions, stated, “I guess I was just in a bad mood. And when I saw the officers pull up, I figured they might try to murder me as they murdered her, and I wasn’t about to let that happen. I’m tired of the police. I’ve been here 70 years and I’m TIRED. That’s all I have to say.”

This tragic incident has shocked Bloomfield Hills, highlighting the severe consequences of violence and the importance of addressing underlying grievances before they escalate.