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Detroit police searching for man charged with shooting at police who removed tracking tether

Posted at 5:40 PM, May 25, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-25 18:54:57-04

Detroit Police are searching for a suspect who was out on bond and charged in a May 2017 incident where he allegedly shot at police. 

In a release, police say Ivory Traylor III was out on a $1000,000 cash surety bond, which was posted and he was placed on a tether. 

On Friday, police say Traylor removed his tether at around 9:30 a.m. while in the area of the northbound Lodge Freeway at the Wyoming exit ramp. 

Traylor is described as a 31-year-old black man, with medium brown complexion, black hair, brown eyes, and stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. 

Police say he may use a cane and is armed and dangerous. 

Traylor was charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession, Resisting and Obstructing, and Felony Firearm in the May 17, 2017 incident.

If anyone recognizes Traylor, or knows of his whereabouts, they are asked to please contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2250 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.