Barricaded gunman surrenders to Dearborn Heights police after apartment standoff
The suspect was shot by police early in the standoff after he allegedly pointed his gun at officers.
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One of three suspects won’t be charged after deadly Fairlane Town Center shooting, prosecutors say
One of the three people arrested following a deadly shooting at Fairlane Mall will not face charges, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said.Prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges against the individual.Police said gunfire erupted inside the ma...
Detroit officials respond after holiday weekend videos show street racing, crowds, fireworks concerns
The city of Detroit is responding after several dangerous situations were reported over the holiday weekend, with videos circulating on social media showing large crowds blocking streets, street racing activity in neighborhoods, and what appeared to be fireworks being fired near ...
Detroit Fire Department urges safe generator use amid recent deaths
Three children are dead in two separate incidents, with officials saying the likely cause was carbon monoxide poisoning—a silent killer that first responders say is entirely preventable....
Hamtramck fireworks chaos sends officer to hospital with burns, police investigating
A chaotic Fourth of July fireworks display in a Hamtramck shopping center parking lot sent a police officer to the hospital and left witnesses shaken, as police now work to identify those responsible using videos posted to social media.One officer was taken to the hospital with s...
Hamtramck police investigate after teens allegedly throw fireworks at people during July 4 gathering
Videos posted to social media show teens pushing each other in shopping carts and firing off fireworks, some of which are thrown at people in the parking lot of Hamtramck Town Center during Fourth of July festivities.Mohamed Baidani, a Hamtramck resident who said he was at the ga...
Virginia man charged with murder after I-75 crash kills family of 4 in Oakland County
A Virginia man has been charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after a July 1 crash on I-75 in Springfield Township killed a family of four.Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced charges against Ch...
Wayne County children die from carbon monoxide poisoning after generator used during power outage
Two children died on the Fourth of July after being found unresponsive inside a garage next to a portable generator, Sumpter Township police said. They were eight and 12 years old.First responders attempted to resuscitate the children but were unable to save them, police said. Th...
Northville preschool for neurodivergent children faces closure without $150K in emergency funding
A Northville preschool serving neurodivergent children could be forced to close within weeks unless it raises emergency funding, according to parents working to save the program.Victoria Camaj says finding the right educational environment for her 4-year-old son, Julian, became u...
Evidence destroyed, a case gone cold: Gail Webster’s daughters still fight for justice
Gail Webster was beaten to death in her Troy apartment in 1978. The killer has never been caught.In 2020, there was a push for witnesses to come forward. Troy police said at the time they reviewed leads and followed up on tips, but made no headway.Gail Webster’s murder is conside...
Stolen U-Haul driven by armed suspect shot by police in Michigan
An armed robbery at a Dollar Tree in Cleveland kicked started a dayslong investigation before Taylor police in Michigan identified, located, and eventually shot the driver of a suspect vehicle....
Virginia man charged in I-75 car crash that killed four people near Holly
A Virginia man has been charged with Second Degree Murder in the July 1 car crash that killed a family of four on I-75.
Two girls die from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after generator runs in garage
Two young girls died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning inside a garage on Executive Drive in Sumpter Township on the Fourth of July after a portable gas-powered generator ran in the enclosed space during a power outage caused by severe storms.Police say officers and firefi...
Taylor police chief gives update after officers shoot armed robbery suspect outside Sheetz gas station
Four Taylor police officers shot a man after he pointed a handgun at them during a traffic stop outside a Sheetz gas station and convenience store.The shooting occurred on Monday (July 6) around 11:40 a.m. in the 20600 block of Eureka Road. The officers had stopped a U-Haul truck...
Taylor police chief gives update on shooting at Sheetz gas station
Four officers were involved in a shooting with an armed robbery suspect out of Ohio on Monday morning when a patrol unit identified a vehicle that had been used in a crime out of Cleveland....
As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
When the high-rise where Noel Mrquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Mrquez, who happened to be at his girlfriends apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-year-o...
Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say
A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze....
Taylor police involved in shooting with armed suspect
Taylor Police shot an aggravated robbery suspect after he attempted to flee from law enforcement at a Sheetz gas station near I-75 late Tuesday morning. The parking lot was taped off and dozens of police officers were spotted around the area off of Eureka Road....
Traffic stop for felony warrant ends with police-involved shooting outside Taylor gas station
An investigation is underway outside a Taylor gas station after an attempted traffic stop for an outstanding felony warrant ended with an officer-involved shooting leaving the driver injured.The incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. at the Sheetz convenience store in the 20600 bloc...
Armed suspect wanted for Ohio robbery shot by Taylor police at Sheetz
A man who police say is wanted out of Ohio for aggravated armed robbery was hospitalized after being shot by officers in Taylor.The shooting happened late Monday morning, at the Sheetz gas station on Eureka Road, right off of I-75.We're told that the man was driving a U-Haul, wit...
Taylor Sheetz shooting scene: Officers strike armed suspect
Taylor police are responding to a scene on Eureka Road. A large police scene was spotted near Huron Street and east of I-75 at a Sheetz gas station.
Detroit man pleads guilty in accidental shooting death of 13-year-old sister
A 25-year-old Detroit man facing multiple charges stemming from the accidental shooting death of his 13-year-old sister last year has pleaded guilty to two counts in the case.Police say that Jay-Veon McKinney was playing with two handguns at a Canton Township apartment on July 29...
2 Kids Found Dead In Metro Detroit Home With Generator Running During Power Outage: Police - Patch
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Three children die in pair of gas-powered generator accidents indoors
Three children died Saturday from generator fumes in a pair of incidents, amid widespread power outages in SE Michigan.
2 children found dead in garage alongside portable generator during power outage
Police in Sumpter Township are reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after two children died from exposure on Saturday. Sumpter Township police and fire responded to to the home on Executive Drive around 10:20 a.m. after receiving a call about an 8-ye...
2 kids found dead in Sumpter Township garage with generator inside
Two kids, ages 12 and 8, were found dead in a Sumpter Township garage with a portable gas-powered generator in it over the weekend, the township's police department said on social media.Emergency personnel responded to the garage at a home on Executive Drive, where the kids were ...
3 Killed In I-94 Crash In Metro Detroit: Police - Patch
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3 Killed In I-94 Crash In Dearborn: Police - Patch
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Man arrested, juvenile detained after shooting near Southfield Road, I-75
A man was arrested, and a juvenile was detained after a shooting near Southfield Road and I-75 Friday afternoon.Lincoln Park police said officers received multiple reports of gunfire being exchanged between two moving cars in the area of Southfield Road and I-75 on July 3 at arou...
3 killed after car crashes into semi-truck on I-94 in Wayne County
Three people are dead after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck on I-94 late Friday night.The crash happened at around 11:44 p.m. on July 3 on eastbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue.According to Michigan State Police, a semi-truck stopped in traffic due to flooding on the freew...
Motorcyclist hits speeds of 140 mph before state police arrest
Michigan State Police released video of a motorcyclist that led troopers on a pursuit in late June, but was tracked down thanks to the Trooper 3 helicopter. Video from MSP 2nd District on X....
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Man killed in hit-and-run on I-94 service drive in Van Buren Twp
The investigation revealed fresh crash debris, while the identity of the victim has not been released yet.
Beech Daly section to be closed for 7 weeks due to sewer project in Redford Township
The project was expected to begin this morning with the township saying that local access will be maintained for residents, emergency services and deliveries....
Fatal hit-and-run kills 37-year-old man in Van Buren Township
Police are asking for the public's help with information regarding the hit-and-run, which happened along the I-94 service drive.
5 shot at Fourth of July block party in Mount Clemens
Five people, including two juveniles, were shot at a block party just after 11 p.m. on July Fourth. Police were called to the area of Court and Clemens Streets in Mount Clemens at about 11:11 p.m. last night....
Melvindale teen dies while a generator was running inside a home
Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray said a 16-year-old boy was found in the basement of a house in Melvindale with apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. He was alone in the house, and a generator was also found in the basement of the house....
5 shot in neighborhood Fourth of July party in Mount Clemens
Five people, including two juveniles, were shot during an annual block party in Mount Clemens late Saturday night. Some neighbors told Local 4 they heard more than a dozen shots, while others were stunned and thought they were simply fireworks. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office ...
Salute Our Warriors 9th Annual Fundraiser
Jamie Sherrod Speaks with Jerry Narsh, Chief of the Holly Police Deparmtent, to discuss the upcoming Salute Our Warriors Foundation.
Delta flight ‘felt a big bang’ after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight was apparently struck by fireworks as it descended into Chicago Midway International Airport on Saturday evening, according to air traffic control audio and the airline.We just had a firework hit our plane, the pilot of Delta Flight 1076 told controllers,...
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
No injuries in Lincoln Park shooting; two arrested
At about 4:15 p.m. July 3, officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire exchanged between two moving vehicles. Upon arrival and during the initial investigation, officers successfully located the vehicles involved. At this time, no injuries have been sustained by any of the ...
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said.One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition while the others were described as being stable and expected to survive, Police ...
15-year-old on E-bike killed after being struck by semi-truck driver in Medina Township
A 15-year-old boy riding an electric bicycle was killed after being hit by a semi-truck in Medina Township this weekend, the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office tells us.The crash happened around 9 a.m. on Independence Day, at the intersection of Morey Highway (M-156) and Medina Road...
5 hospitalized in shooting at Mount Clemens block party
5 people were hospitalized after a shooting at a block party in Mount Clemens, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.The shooting happened around 11 p.m. on Independence Day, near the intersection of Court Street and Clemens Street.Police said that three of the five vic...
Melvindale teen dies from carbon monoxide poisoning after running generator in basement
Melvindale Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy found dead inside a home after a generator was running in the basement.The teen reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning. It remains unclear where his parents were at the time of his death.Dearborn Fire Chie...
Storm chances linger into the start of the week across Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather - A low pressure system moving into the Ohio Valley will bring Southeast Michigan rain chances Sunday and Monday. Rain will be scattered, not an all day event, but you’ll want to have a way to get alerts, especially if you’ll be outdoors.Tonight temperatures will be...
Dearborn police make third arrest in Fairlane Town Center shooting
Dearborn police say they have arrested a third and final suspect in connection with the deadly shooting at Fairlane Town Center on July 3.Police said members of the Dearborn Police Department SWAT Team executed a search warrant late Friday afternoon at a home in Inkster connected...
Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed chase through Detroit suburbs - MLive.com
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Fourth of July parade held in Clawson
Fourth of July celebrations were in full swing in Clawson today. “We came here with our family and it’s really fun to watch,” said a little girl wearing red USA glasses. “We love watching the fire trucks that go out first, and just seeing what they come up with because every year...
3 dead in fatal crash on I-94 in Dearborn
Investigators said a semi-truck was stopped on the highway due to flooding, when another vehicle slammed into it, killing three occupants.
Fireworks safety reminders
Fireworks and the July 4th holiday go hand-in-hand. But you have to stay safe while handling fireworks. “You gotta be careful, don’t drink a lot and use common sense,” said one man. Last year, Canton firefighter’s responded to dozens of fireworks-related incidents. In some cases,...
DC marks America’s 250th birthday with flyovers, fireworks and dangerous heat
A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Programming Note: You can watch live coverage of July 4 events on Scripps News starting at 5 p.m.The Freedom ...
Berkley gas leak contained, evacuation lifted after emergency response
A major gas leak that prompted evacuations and a large public safety response in Berkley has been mitigated, and officials say there is no longer a risk to the public.The Berkley Department of Public Safety announced on Friday (July 3) that the leak has been contained and the eva...
Evacuation order issued in Berkley during gas leak, residents warned to not light fireworks
The city of Berkley has initiated an evacuation order and issued an emergency alert to not fire any fireworks near the area of Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris....
'A kind soul': Community honors custodian fatally shot outside Detroit elementary school
A Detroit school community is mourning the loss of a beloved custodian after a shooting at Chrysler Elementary School on Lafayette Street.Devin Burns, 24, was shot and killed in the school's parking lot just after 5 p.m. Thursday. Detroit police say three men got into a fight tha...
2 in custody after fatal Fairlane Town Center shooting leaves two dead, another injured in Dearborn
Two people are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting that left two people dead and another injured inside Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn police announced.Police said investigators quickly identified two individuals believed to be involved in the shooting on Friday (Jul...
‘I’m so numb right now’: Brother remembers powerful bond with sibling killed in I-75 crash
A growing memorial of balloons and candles outside a Pontiac home marks the loss of a family of four killed in a crash on I-75 Wednesday night, as loved ones struggle to process the tragedy.Michigan State Police said the family’s Chrysler 300 was stopped on the southbound shoulde...
Car crash on 6 Mile and Schaefer in Detroit leaves driver dead, another critical
A deadly crash on Detroit’s west side was caught on camera, leaving one driver dead and another in critical condition on Thursday night at around 11 p.m....
Crash leaves one dead, another hospitalized in Detroit
This is a bustling intersection with a lot of businesses — one of them Big Moe’s Gas Station. He and his coworker saw the crash, called 911, and took the video you're seeing now. Detroit police confirm one driver is dead. The other driver is in critical condition and in police ...
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