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.
Prosecutor clears shooter in Eastern Market tailgate double fatality
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy determined that no charges would be issued against the 40-year-old shooter in connection with the tailgate tragedy of Jalen Welch, 25, and Rayshawn Palmer, 40, both of Detroit.
The shooting occurred on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 4:30 p.m. around Shed 6 in Eastern Market in the 2800 block of Russell Street.
Officials said when they arrived, Welch and Palmer were on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds to the head.
Intoxicated man shoots neighbor over noise dispute in Southgate, police say
Police said a man is injured after being shot at by his intoxicated neighbor over a noise dispute Wednesday evening.
The situation unfolded on Kerr Street between Barberry Street and Howard Street just after 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 18.
The suspect, a man in his 60s, approached the victim’s home and allegedly shot at the victim, who was inside his house, after a noise dispute. Police said the victim, a man in his mid-20s, was shot several times.
Will we basically skip over fall this year in Southeast Michigan?
As Michiganders, we often joke that we have two seasons: winter and construction. And now it feels like even construction lasts year round.
But this year, it might really feel like we will skip over fall. Born and raised here, I know that we are not strangers to blinking and missing spring or fall. These seasons rarely seem to live up to our expectations.
Maybe this can be linked to Climate Change, but maybe not. What I can tell you is that climate data is at least hinting that this fall might be more of a quick fling, so don’t catch strong feelings.
Breaking down Detroit Tigers playoff picture with 10 games left
There are only 10 games left in the regular season, and it feels so good to be breaking down possible Detroit Tigers playoff scenarios.
The Tigers were dead. Toast. Kaput. Until they weren’t.
Since falling nine games below .500, 10 games out of a playoff spot, and selling at the trade deadline, the Tigers have been the hottest team in baseball, most recently winning 24 of their last 34 games.
Weather: Rain chances creeping into view in Metro Detroit
Areas of fog are developing and dense pockets may require extra time for travel Thursday morning.
Any fog that develops should burn off by 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny with high temperatures trending about ten degrees above average again, in the low 80s.