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Nightside Report July 22, 2021: Police body cam footage shows aftermath of deadly confrontation between neighbors over firewood, How street drifting is doing damage to Detroit’s infrastructure

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Taylor police body cam footage shows aftermath of deadly confrontation between neighbors over firewood

Taylor police body cam footage shows aftermath of deadly confrontation between neighbors over firewood

DETROIT – Police body camera video shows the aftermath of a deadly fight between neighbors in Taylor.

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Investigators said a 73-year-old Taylor man shot his neighbor multiple times as they argued about the wood from a fallen tree. The incident happened on the evening of June 15 in the 6400 block of Cornell Street in Taylor.

Eddie Hicks appeared before a judge on Thursday on murder charges. Hicks was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and faces two felony firearm charges in the death of 46-year-old Barry Bellestri.

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Michigan COVID: Here’s what to know July 22, 2021

Metro Detroit weather: Forecasting heat, humidity, storms as weekend approaches

Humidity, heat and storms are all waiting to pounce as the weekend approaches.

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4 Fast Facts

  • Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) said street racers and drifters are striking fire hydrants and creating dangerous situations in the city. Click here to read more.
  • From the moment COVID vaccines became widely available, there’s been pushback against the idea of employers forcing their workers to get the shot. Click here to read more.
  • Detroit’s COVID vaccination rate continues to lag behind the rest of the state and a new survey is revealing why some people are hesitant to get vaccinated. Click here to read more.
  • Clark Park in Detroit is getting $3.3 million worth of renovations as part of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund initiative. Click here to read more.

Be Informed

Considering a trip to Canada? Vaccinated Americans can cross into Canada Aug. 9

Fully vaccinated United States citizens will be allowed to cross the border into Canada starting Aug. 9, but the United States extended restrictions on non-essential travel through Aug. 21.

U.S. residents who have been vaccinated with either Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD will be allowed to enter Canada for nonessential travel without quarantining.

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DeJanay Booth joined WDIV as a web producer in July 2020. She previously worked as a news reporter in New Mexico before moving back to Michigan.

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