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Shooting leaves 1 person dead on Detroit's west side
DETROIT (FOX 2) - One person was killed in a shooting on the Southfield Freeway Service Drive between St. Martin and Pembroke avenues in Detroit, according to police. The shooting took place on Thursday, before 4 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital, according to Detroit police. No suspects are in custody at this time.
Grosse Pointe Park fire crews struggle without water for 20 minutes amid house fire
GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – Residents are expressing concerns about a firefighting response by the city of Grosse Pointe Park. The Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department responded to the June 15 blaze near Mack and Lakepointe, in Grosse Pointe Park. Neighbors say firefighters were on the scene without...
Man tells jury he found body but had no role in fatal attack on Detroit synagogue leader
DETROIT (AP) — A man charged with killing a Detroit synagogue leader during a violent overnight encounter denied any role Wednesday, telling jurors that he never entered her home but had discovered and touched her bloody body outdoors. Michael Jackson-Bolanos repeatedly said “absolutely not” when his attorney asked if...
Michigan Woman Who Drove Into Boat Club Killing 2 Kids Was Twice The Legal Limit
On April 20, 2024, 66-year-old Marshella Chidester drove her SUV into the Swan Boat Club in Newport, Michigan during a childs birthday party. The crash killed two young siblings, 8-year-old Alanah Phillips and 4-year-old Zayn Phillips, and injured 11 others. Chidester now faces multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree...
Man, woman injured in separate incidents at two Metro Detroit lakes
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.According to the sheriff's office, the Search and Rescue Team responded to North Commerce Lake at about 5:57 p.m. for a man who was unresponsive and floating in the water.Authorities say the 20-year-old Commerce Township man was on a pontoon boat near a sand bar in the lake when he dove off and hit his head on the lake bottom, about 4 feet underwater. The man, who was not wearing a life jacket, was taken to a hospital for serious injuries.Investigators believe alcohol was a factor.At about 5:43 p.m., the sheriff's office said a 32-year-old Waterford Township man was on a personal watercraft when he fell off. The watercraft continued for a distance before hitting a 24-foot pontoon boat.Authorities say a 29-year-old woman was lying on her back at the teat of the boat when it was struck. She suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the site.Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
Video: Wayne County Judge Busted With Gun at Airport Could Face New Charge
Wayne County Judge Cylenthia Miller who was busted in June for bringing a loaded firearm through security at Detroit Metro Airport could face an additional charge over the weapon not being registered, WXYZ reports. In June, Judge Cylenthia Miller brought a .380 caliber Smith & Wesson firearm to the airport...
Morning 4: Sentence given to Michigan man who dredged river in Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore -- and more news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. Michigan man sentenced for dredging river inside Sleeping Bear Dunes. A Michigan man was sentenced after being found guilty on federal tampering and vandalism charges...
Fourth of July standoff in Michigan ends with suspect in custody
ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP, MI — A 49-year-old man surrendered to authorities here following a standoff during the early-morning hours of Thursday, July 4, state police officials said. Law enforcers recovered and seized a 9-mm Taurus pistol and 20-gauge Winchester shotgun from the scene of the standoff on the 20000...
Craig Monroe controversy: Everything we do and don’t know
DETROIT – Here’s everything we know about the controversy surrounding Detroit Tigers broadcaster Craig Monroe. A woman took to social media last month to accuse Monroe, 47, of raping her when she was a child. The woman said Monroe lived with her family while he played for the...
A look into changes to facial recognition after wrongful arrest in Detroit
DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) -- The Detroit Police Department is changing how it uses facial recognition technology as part of a lawsuit settlement. The ACLU called it a pathbreaking settlement. The multiple policy changes come as part of a settlement with Robert Williams, a man who was wrongly arrested in Detroit...
Detroit Resident Davontae Long Convicted of Felony Murder in Facebook Marketplace Ambush of Kentucky Man
In a case that underscores the dangers of internet marketplaces, a Detroit man has been found guilty of murdering a Kentucky man during what was supposed to be a simple transaction for a vehicle trailer. Davontae Eshawn Long, 31, was convicted on several felony charges including felony murder and carjacking. According to the Michigan Attorney General's Office, as reported by The Detroit News, the verdict carries a mandatory life sentence without parole for the murder charge.
More than 20 shots fired between people in two cars on 8 Mile near Mound Tuesday morning; Warren Police investigating
Warren Police detectives are investigating after more than 20 shots were fired between people in two cars along 8 Mile Road near Mound Rd., Tuesday morning.
Grandfather of girl who lost hand in explosion could still face federal charges
River Rouge Police were surprised the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office declined to bring charges against the man they said left an illegal explosive where his granddaughters could get to it.
Law firm: Michigan's 'most dangerous' intersections are mostly in metro Detroit
Michigan Auto Law in Farmington Hills compiles an annual list of the most dangerous intersections in the state based upon findings from Michigan State Police official data. The law firm says Eleven Mile Road/I-696 at Van Dyke Avenue is the most dangerous intersection in Michigan, with 218 crashes and 52 injuries. Crashes increased 69.9% over the last five years, from 129 in 2019 to 218 in 2023.
Michigan Man Found Guilty After Fatal Facebook Marketplace Setup
A fatal incident unfolded during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, leading to the conviction of a Michigan man. According to reports, the ambush event took place along Madison Road on November 1, where Griffin allegedly met the victim under the guise of a phone sale. The victim, Amanda Griffin, 32, was...
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