Listener, in this episode of Obscura, we examine a harrowing 9-1-1 call from a Detroit police sergeant determined to end his life by “suicide by cop.” The tragic standoff unfolds with raw dispatch audio, revealing how a degenerative illness and mounting despair lead to a violent confrontation that injures two officers and ends in a fatal shooting. Join us as we shine a light on the darkness within these tapes—exploring the heartbreak, the high stakes, and the haunting aftermath for everyone involved.