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Video captures 3 apparent drag racers spinning out, crashing into parked cars in residential Detroit neighborhood
Read full article: Video captures 3 apparent drag racers spinning out, crashing into parked cars in residential Detroit neighborhoodIn a video captured by a resident’s surveillance camera, three cars can be seen speeding through a Detroit neighborhood and crashing into parked cars, causing significant damage to the area.
Several shots fired at Detroit hospital shortly after freeway shooting, police say
Read full article: Several shots fired at Detroit hospital shortly after freeway shooting, police sayPolice are looking for a shooter or shooters accused of firing more than a dozen rounds at a Detroit hospital moments after shots were fired on I-94.
Detroit to pour $45 million into recreational centers
Read full article: Detroit to pour $45 million into recreational centersThe city of Detroit announced a significant investment into repairing neighborhood recreation centers on Thursday (March 17), making good on a promise from Mayor Mike Duggan during his State of the City address.
Water main break disrupts traffic in Detroit on I-94
Read full article: Water main break disrupts traffic in Detroit on I-94Bitter cold conditions are responsible for causing 75 active water main breaks in Detroit, including one today (Jan. 26) that shut down I-94.Traffic has been stopped along westbound I-94 while work crews shut off the water main that sprung a leak, sending water gushing down the freeway.
Detroit police make arrest, will shut down banquet hall after 1 killed, 5 hurt in overnight shooting
Read full article: Detroit police make arrest, will shut down banquet hall after 1 killed, 5 hurt in overnight shootingDetroit police believe they are close to making an arrest and plan to shut down a problematic banquet hall after one person was killed and five others were hurt in an overnight shooting.
Detroit police: Suspect identified in shooting outside banquet hall that injured 5, killed 1
Read full article: Detroit police: Suspect identified in shooting outside banquet hall that injured 5, killed 1Interim police Chief James White will hold a news conference to provide an update on a fatal shooting that occurred outside a Detroit banquet hall early Tuesday morning.
Detroit grocery store destroyed in large fire on city’s east side
Read full article: Detroit grocery store destroyed in large fire on city’s east sideDETROIT – A large fire destroyed an important part of a Detroit neighborhood. Harper Food Center, located near the intersection of Harper Avenue and Newport Street, was completely destroyed in a fire Saturday night. Large flames and heavy smoke poured out of the only full-service grocery store in the community. A neighborhood grocery store is nothing -- reduced to nothing.”AdThe loss of Harper Food Center is hard to underestimate. Detroit has long struggled with access to full-scale grocery store access.
4 in police custody following barricaded gunman situation on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 4 in police custody following barricaded gunman situation on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – Police have taken four people into custody on Wednesday afternoon following a barricaded gunman situation that occurred on Detroit’s east side. Detroit police say four people were inside a home with a barricaded gunman in the area of Wilshire Drive and Newport Street, near Outer Drive and Chalmers Street on Dec. 16. The situation has resolved as of 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, officials say. The four individuals inside the home have been taken into custody for questioning, police said. No additional details have been provided at this time.
3 people killed in crash on eastbound I-94 at Chalmers
Read full article: 3 people killed in crash on eastbound I-94 at ChalmersDETROIT – Three people have been killed in a crash early Monday morning in eastbound lanes of I-94 at Chalmers Street in Detroit. The crash happened before 2 a.m. According to Michigan State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Camaro was speeding when it hit a Mercury SUV. The Camaro had a 39-year-old man behind wheel and a 38-year-old woman passenger. State police report excessive speed and alcohol are contributing factors in this crash.
State police investigate shooting along I-94 near Moross in Detroit
Read full article: State police investigate shooting along I-94 near Moross in DetroitDETROIT – Michigan State Police are investigating a suspected freeway shooting reported early Thursday morning along I-94 on Detroit’s east side. Police said about 2:45 a.m. troopers were called to westbound I-94 near Chalmers Street for a shooting. A driver told troopers he was on westbound I-94 when someone in a black SUV started shooting at him. State police shut down westbound I-94 at Moross Road. Sept. 22: Michigan State Police investigate shooting at I-96 and Greenfield RoadSept. 23: Police: Shots fired at man driving on Southfield Freeway
Woman killed when her SUV is struck by stolen vehicle on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Woman killed when her SUV is struck by stolen vehicle on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – A 33-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon her vehicle was struck by a stolen car on Detroit’s east side. According to police, the crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. on Chalmers Street, near near Seymour Street, just east of Gratiot Avenue. Police said an 18-year-old man was driving a stolen red Dodge Challenger and struck a black Chevrolet Trailblazer at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Challenger and another man with him were taken taken into police custody. More: Detroit crime news
DPD: 2 dead, 4 hurt when car connected to gang activity flees, smashes into home, bursts into flames
Read full article: DPD: 2 dead, 4 hurt when car connected to gang activity flees, smashes into home, bursts into flamesFive men were inside the car, according to authorities. Police tried to get all five men out of the car, but they could only rescue three, officials said. The fire spread to the basement of the home, forcing Detroit firefighters to respond and put out the flames, officials said. She is expected to be OK.Detroit police officers believe the men inside the car were connected to gang activity. There were at least 12 cruisers from the DPD gang squad at the scene to investigate.
DPD: 2 dead, 3 hurt when car connected to gang activity flees, smashes into home, bursts into flames
Read full article: DPD: 2 dead, 3 hurt when car connected to gang activity flees, smashes into home, bursts into flamesFive men were inside the car, according to authorities. Police tried to get all five men out of the car, but they could only rescue three, officials said. The fire spread to the basement of the home, forcing Detroit firefighters to respond and put out the flames, officials said. She is expected to be OK.Detroit police officers believe the men inside the car were connected to gang activity. There were at least 12 cruisers from the DPD gang squad at the scene to investigate.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 4, 2019
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 4, 2019DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).A devastating fire swept through a home Friday near the intersection of Wilshire Drive and Chalmers Street. Firecrews worked to save a family dog and people trapped inside the home. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.