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Residents gather to protest single mother, children evicted from Detroit home
Read full article: Residents gather to protest single mother, children evicted from Detroit homeDETROIT – Members of the Detroit Eviction Defense and Detroit Will Breathe peacefully demonstrated Saturday outside the Detroit Police Department’s 10th Precinct. The demonstration started at noon. The protesters called for justice and said Whitney Burney and her family were illegally evicted by their landlord in December with the help of Detroit police officers. Detroit police said the eviction should not have happened and the city is working to find a home for Burney and her four children. The driver of the Ford is expected to be OK, but the driver of the Chevrolet was critically injured.
Changes to Detroit Police Departments use of force policy includes banning chokeholds
Read full article: Changes to Detroit Police Departments use of force policy includes banning chokeholdsDETROIT The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners announced new rules for police officers, one of which includes no more chokeholds. The changes come 10 days after 44 violent arrests of protesters in Detroit. I just remember this dush, dush, dush of them kneeing my hand. In addition to a duty to intervene when other officers are using excessive force, officers cannot use chokeholds or fire a weapon from moving vehicles. I dont think they care about the rules, Naya said.
9-year-old girl stranded on the way to school in Detroit after bus delayed
Read full article: 9-year-old girl stranded on the way to school in Detroit after bus delayedDETROIT Nearly a dozen arrests of people protesting in-person summer school allegedly disrupted the bus schedule on Thursday. It led to some students caught in the rain and a 9-year-old girl left alone for more than a half an hour in a west side neighborhood. In order to get to her school Taylor Davis is picked up near her home and minutes later transfers to another bus at Dixon Elementary. Davis was left stranded and stood in the rain for almost 40 minutes, alone. READ: Police arrest 11 in protest blocking school buses in DetroitWatch the video above for the full report
Brother of Hakim Littleton speaks out, wants meeting with Detroit city officials
Read full article: Brother of Hakim Littleton speaks out, wants meeting with Detroit city officialsHakim Littleton’s older brother, Rashad Littleton-Schaefer, spoke out against what he calls a crime before a group of protesters organized by Detroit Will Breathe. “I want Chief James Craig to stop lying because he’s not making any sense. Police chief James Craig spoke on the matter Saturday morning where it was stated that he still stands behind his officers and their decision to pull the trigger. It certainly was a threat to that of his own life and that of his partners,” said Chief James Craig. “I really wanna meet with James Craig, the mayor of Detroit by next week.
Brother of Hakim Littleton wants meeting with Detroit city officials after deadly shooting
Read full article: Brother of Hakim Littleton wants meeting with Detroit city officials after deadly shootingBrother of Hakim Littleton wants meeting with Detroit city officials after deadly shootingPublished: July 11, 2020, 11:14 pmThe brother of Hakim Littleton said he wants to meet with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan and police chief James Craig.
Employees pressure Ford to stop producing police vehicles
Read full article: Employees pressure Ford to stop producing police vehiclesSome employees are asking the automaker to stop building and selling police vehicles. First reported Wednesday by automotive website Jalopnik, as many as 100 Ford employees called for the automaker to stop making vehicles for police departments. In the letter, employees cite images of officers in Ford police vehicles driving through crowds of protestors and deploying chemical agents. Employees told Ford executives, We are long overdue to think and act differently on our role in racism.The auto giant has produced vehicles used by law enforcement since the 1950s. In response, Ford CEO Jim Hackett and President Bill Ford said Black Lives Matter and they are reviewing the companys diversity, but sales of police vehicles will continue.
‘Detroit Will Breathe’ reacts to body cam footage of Hakim Littleton’s death
Read full article: ‘Detroit Will Breathe’ reacts to body cam footage of Hakim Littleton’s deathDETROIT – Protests in response to a fatal officer-involved shooting Friday resulted in the arrests of eight people. People gathered at the site hours after 20-year-old Hakim Littleton was shot and killed on Detroit’s west side. During a Friday evening press conference, the Detroit Police Department released body camera footage of the incident to combat rumors on social media that police killed an unarmed teenager. Detroit Will Breathe released a statement Saturday criticizing Detroit police’s decision to have officers in riot gear in response to demonstrators who marched Friday. Detroit Will Breathe said it should be standard that footage of officer-involved shootings be released the day of the incident, as well as the names and records of officers involved.
Protesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face charges
Read full article: Protesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face chargesProtesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face chargesPublished: June 29, 2020, 11:12 pmA group of about 300 protesters marched on Monday night, calling for the Detroit police officer who drove through a crowd of protesters to be fired and to face charges.
Protesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face charges
Read full article: Protesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face chargesDETROIT A group of about 300 protesters marched on Monday night, calling for the Detroit police officer who drove through a crowd of protesters to be fired and to face charges. They also want Detroit police Chief James Craig to resign after hearing his explanation of the video from Sunday night. Protesters said when the officer drove through the crowd people were almost killed. READ: Detroit police chief: Officers who pushed through crowd in SUV feared for their safetyOn Monday night, protesters moved through southwest Detroit without incident for about three hours. No arrests were made on what is day 32 of protests against police brutality in Detroit.
Detroit police chief defends officers involved in clash with protesters
Read full article: Detroit police chief defends officers involved in clash with protestersDETROIT Detroit Police Chief James Craig says major cities have looked up to Detroit for its lack of looting and damage amid ongoing protests. That is -- until Sunday night, when protesters were pushed by a Detroit police vehicle during a demonstration Downtown. Our police cars were attacked; there was an effort to gain entry into at least one of them, Chief Craig said. Clearly the officers had a concern for their safety.MORE: Detroit police chief: Officers who pushed through crowd in SUV feared for their safetyThe police chief is standing by his officers, who will remain on duty throughout the investigation into the incident. Read more about Detroit protests here.
Detroit police chief: Officers who pushed through crowd in SUV feared for their safety
Read full article: Detroit police chief: Officers who pushed through crowd in SUV feared for their safetyDETROIT Police chief James Craig is launching an investigation after a Detroit police scout car pushed through a crowd of protesters as the rear window was busted out. READ: Video captures Detroit police SUV drive through crowd of protestersCraig said the protest on Sunday night was mainly peaceful, but also said there was a group of agitators intent on causing destruction. Craig said 25 to 30 of the demonstrators started to get agitated when they were redirected on the presumed route. It was at that point we believe the back windows were shattered out and they thought they were being fired upon, Craig said. Fortunately it appears that no one was substantially injured.Watch the video above for the full report.
Interfaith group presents proposal for criminal justice to Michigan Legislature
Read full article: Interfaith group presents proposal for criminal justice to Michigan LegislatureLANSING, Mich. For so many of the people whove taken to the streets and spoken up about racial inequality -- the ultimate goal is a more fair criminal justice system. A group of community leaders came forward Thursday to show their vision of what they believe that change should look like. The Interfaith Coalition For Criminal Justice Reform presented its policy change recommendations to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature. The Interfaith Coalition For Criminal Justice Reform is calling on Whitmer to use executive orders to make quick changes, and tell lawmakers to pass laws that show Michigan is serious about criminal justice reform.
Protesters hold mock trial in Hart Plaza
Read full article: Protesters hold mock trial in Hart PlazaDETROIT There was a mock trial held in the middle of Downtown Detroit on Saturday. The Amphitheater at Hart Plaza became a courtroom of sorts, the leaders of the city were on trial. Protesters didnt march, no chants, just a couple hundred people met at Hart Plaza, quietly for a Public Tribunal against Detroit Police Chief James Craig and Mayor Mike Duggan. I respect the right of the protesters tonight to express their views on recent events, said Tristan Taylor with Detroit Will Breathe. Police Chief James E. CraigDetroit Police DepartmentClick here to read more about protests in Detroit.
Customs and Border Patrol clarifies surveillance flights over Detroit protests
Read full article: Customs and Border Patrol clarifies surveillance flights over Detroit protestsDETROIT Customs and Border Patrol is pushing back against claims the agencys air and marine arm used drones to surveil protesters during Detroits recent protests against police brutality and racial injustice. The letter claimed specifically unmanned predator drones were flown by CBP over Detroit, Minneapolis and San Antonio to capture video of protests and protesters. Our U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Predator aircraft did not fly over Detroit at anytime during the protests, CBP spokesman Mark Grogan said in a statement. Neither of the aircraft in Detroit were predator drones, which were only flown over Minneapolis for roughly two hours. CBPs support in communities and cities nationwide is to protect innocent Americans and help ensure safe and peaceful protests.
Protesters put Detroit leaders on public tribunal amid George Floyd marches
Read full article: Protesters put Detroit leaders on public tribunal amid George Floyd marchesDETROIT A public tribunal was held Saturday by on day 23 of protesting against police brutality. Protesters said theyre planning to question Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James Craig about the police brutality they said theyve experienced. Chief Craig has often repeated that his officers only used tear gas and riot gear after they were provoked by protesters. Detroit protests have remained peaceful for weeks. Defund the police: What it means and why activists are calling for itClick here to read more about protests in Detroit.
Members of Congress demand answers after border patrol flew drones over Detroit protests
Read full article: Members of Congress demand answers after border patrol flew drones over Detroit protestsDETROIT As protesters took to the streets, U.S. Customs and Border Protection took to the skies -- flying drones over marches in Detroit, according to members of Congress. READ: Black Lives Matter protest interrupted in Taylor when woman drives through crowdSome members of Congress said predator drones were used to collect and disseminate live video feeds over protests in multiple states. Members of congress also said private data from cell phones and license plates were captured. Agencies, like CBP, are allowed to use drones to monitor within 100 miles of an international border. Drones and spy planes were also used over the protests in Buffalo, San Antonio and Washington DC.
Caravan protests use of facial recognition technology by Detroit police
Read full article: Caravan protests use of facial recognition technology by Detroit policeDETROIT – Protesters are picketing the homes of Detroit City Council members, asking them to vote down the expansion of facial recognition technology in the city. Facial recognition has been has been a hot topic along with the backlash against Detroit’s Project Green Light cameras. READ: Detroit business owner disagrees with protesters’ demand to end Project Green LightThe group, Detroit Will Breathe, is one of the main protest groups who take to the streets of Detroit on a nightly basis. Their demands include to defund the Detroit Police Department, starting with eliminating the use of facial recognition technology. 'Defund the police’: What it means and why activists are calling for itThe technology is approved by the Board of Police Commissioners.
Protesters call for change across Metro Detroit for third straight weekend
Read full article: Protesters call for change across Metro Detroit for third straight weekendDETROIT Demonstrators across Metro Detroit called for change Sunday in the third straight weekend of protests. Protests against police brutality, racial injustice and marches to honor the memory of George Floyd were held in Detroit, Dearborn, Warren, Ann Arbor and more. 'Defund the police: What it means and why activists are calling for itIn Detroit, protesters returned to the DPD headquarters. Protesters gathered in front of the Harper Woods Police Department at 2 p.m. in a peaceful protest. The Pontiac United March took place at Pontiac City Hall.
Protesters announce new demands, public tribunal for Detroit leaders
Read full article: Protesters announce new demands, public tribunal for Detroit leadersDETROIT There have been 15 days of protests in Detroit. About a couple of hundred people met at Detroit Police Department first, but before marching, organizers with Detroit Will Breathe announced an addition to their growing demands. Detroit Will Breathe is holding a public Tribunal next Saturday, said Nakia Wallace with Detroit Will Breathe. Organizers Nakia Wallace and Tristian Taylor tell Local 4, they plan on putting both Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James Craig on trial next Saturday. RELATED: A look at the Detroit Police Departments guidelines on forceI think its going to be really important for people who were protesting against police brutality to talk about their experiences with their engagement with Detroit Police, said Tristian Taylor with Detroit Will Breathe.
A look at the Detroit Police Departments guidelines on force
Read full article: A look at the Detroit Police Departments guidelines on forceDETROIT At the heart of the protests have been calls to change policing to end police brutality and while the Detroit Police Department has improved over the years, activists fighting against excessive force claim there are still serious issues within the department. As protests continue into their third week, questions have been raised about how Detroit police use force and whether it should be changed. RELATED: Demonstrators return to Metro Detroit for third weekend of protestsInside DPDs guidance, less lethal force -- like tear gas or rubber bullets -- can be used to protect an officer during an arrest or stop potentially criminal behavior. Any use of force is supposed to be reported to and investigated by a supervisor. According to the most recent data from the city of Detroit, more than 3,400 complaints were made against DPD officers.
Demonstrators return to Metro Detroit for third weekend of protests
Read full article: Demonstrators return to Metro Detroit for third weekend of protestsDETROIT Protesters returned to Downtown Detroit after a two-day break in front of the DPD headquarters Saturday. The hiatus was to allow demonstrators to refocus, re-energize and give the protesters who have been out every single day a break. READ: Detroit protest leaders list 11 demands ahead of meeting with mayor, police chiefDuggan said there would no longer be an 8 p.m. curfew as long as the protests remain peaceful. It was the third weekend protesters met in Downtown Detroit to honor the memory of George Floyd. Hosted by two Detroit High School students and a teacher, the goal was to get teenagers together to speak out against racial inequality.
Detroit protests: 12th night of demonstrations takes place after organizers meet with local officials
Read full article: Detroit protests: 12th night of demonstrations takes place after organizers meet with local officialsDETROIT – On the 12th night of protests in Detroit there was some dissension in the ranks. READ: Detroit protest leaders list 11 demands ahead of meeting with mayor, police chiefEarlier in the day, Tristan Taylor and his co-organizers met with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit police Chief James Craig. Joanna Underwood, an activist who has organized other protests around Metro Detroit, accused Taylor of trying to run the agenda for every protester in the state and shutting her and others out of the meeting with city leaders. During the protest, demonstrators heard from veteran Detroit activists who gave emotional speeches. Watch the video above for the full report.
Protests in Detroit to pause until Saturday
Read full article: Protests in Detroit to pause until SaturdayDETROIT Protesters met in Downtown Detroit on Wednesday, for the 13th day in a row, to honor the memory of George Floyd. His death sparked protests against police violence and racial injustice across the country. Due to weather the protest in Detroit ended early. Protest organizers also said that the demonstrations will be paused for two days and return on Saturday. READ: Detroit protests: 12th night of demonstrations takes place after organizers meet with local officials
‘Detroit Will Breathe’ meets with Detroit mayor, chief of police to discuss protesters list of demands
Read full article: ‘Detroit Will Breathe’ meets with Detroit mayor, chief of police to discuss protesters list of demandsDETROIT – Protest organizers met with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and police chief James Craig on Tuesday to present them with their list of demands. The protest group has marched in the city for the last 11 days. Tristan Taylor is an organizer of the group “Detroit Will Breathe." They had a closed doors meeting with Duggan and Craig where they shared their list of 24 demands. READ: Detroit protest leaders list 11 demands ahead of meeting with mayor, police chief
Protest organizers to meet with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, police chief James Craig
Read full article: Protest organizers to meet with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, police chief James CraigProtest organizers to meet with Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, police chief James CraigPublished: June 8, 2020, 11:15 pmSince the killing of George Floyd, demonstrators have been gathering in Metro Detroit and across the country to protest social injustice and police brutality.
Protesters march in Detroit for 11th straight day to demand change
Read full article: Protesters march in Detroit for 11th straight day to demand changeDETROIT Since the killing of George Floyd, demonstrators have been gathering in Metro Detroit and across the country to protest social injustice and police brutality. Floyd, a Black Minneapolis man, was killed on May 25 by a police officer that knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and laying on the ground. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder. Other officers involved have been charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. READ: Former Detroit police chief says Minneapolis Police Department has some serious problemsDetroit has officially done away with its curfew.
Protests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight night
Read full article: Protests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight nightProtests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight nightPublished: June 5, 2020, 11:13 pmProtesters marched in Detroit on Friday, marking the eighth straight day of demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality.
Hundreds walk across bridge to Belle Isle in silence to honor George Floyd
Read full article: Hundreds walk across bridge to Belle Isle in silence to honor George FloydDETROIT A large crowd marched across the MacArthur Bridge to send a powerful message. READ: Protests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight nightThe simple message of peace. Just about 1,000 people walking across the bridge to Belle Isle in complete silence in honor of George Floyd. Even former and current Detroit Lions joined in. The only way we can make change from being on the outside is by standing together and having a march like this, to bring awareness, said Joique Bell who was a Detroit Lions from 2011-2017.
Watch live: Protests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight night
Read full article: Watch live: Protests against racial injustice, police brutality held in Detroit for 8th straight nightDETROIT Protesters marched in Detroit on Friday, marking the eighth straight day of demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality. Watch a live feed of the protests aboveProtests are being held in the name of George Floyd, and others who have lost their lives. That officer, Derek Chauvin, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. The three other officers at the scene Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were charged for the first time on Wednesday with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. READ: Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyds deathWatch Jason Colthorps live report below:Watch the report from Local 4 News at 6 below:
'We have a responsibility to create positive change: Detroit Lions issue statement on social injustice, racism
Read full article: 'We have a responsibility to create positive change: Detroit Lions issue statement on social injustice, racismDETROIT The Detroit Lions released a statement regarding the killing of George Floyd, social injustice and racism. READ: Protesters march in Detroit for 6th straight nightFloyd was killed when an officer, who was caught on video, pressed his knee to Floyds neck. This range of emotion has consumed the time we have spent together as a team this week. Right is right and wrong is wrong. We have a responsibility to create positive change.
Mayor Mike Duggans message to Detroit as protests against police brutality continue
Read full article: Mayor Mike Duggans message to Detroit as protests against police brutality continueDETROIT Mayor Mike Duggan said hes fine taking heat from people angry over the city wide curfew. READ: Protesters march in Detroit for 6th straight nightThere have been no incidents of looting or fires set in Detroit over the six days of protesting, unlike in other major cities across the country. A combination of the pride of Detroiters and the professionalism of the Detroit Police Department has kept us safe so far. Duggan said. Every single night 65, 70 percent of arrests are coming from, last night to see La Jolla, California and the Bronx in New York? READ: Standoff between protesters, Detroit police ends in arrests for violating curfew
'Now is the time for us to speak up: Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones releases statement on protests
Read full article: 'Now is the time for us to speak up: Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones releases statement on protestsDETROIT Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones released a statement regarding the killing of George Floyd and the protests that have followed his death. READ: Protesters march in Detroit for 6th straight nightFloyd was killed when an officer, who was caught on video, pressed his knee to Floyds neck. That officer, Derek Chauvin, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. The three other officers at the scene Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were charged for the first time with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. READ: Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyds deathView Jones letter below:
Suspect arrested in Canada after shining laser at CBP helicopter in Detroit
Read full article: Suspect arrested in Canada after shining laser at CBP helicopter in DetroitA U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter was struck by a laser beam Wednesday, interfering with the operations it was conducting protests in Detroit. According to authorities, the crew was flying near the Renaissance Center when they detected their aircraft was being targeted by a green laser. The crew temporarily ceased operations, contacted the Windsor Ontario Control Tower to report the incident and kept their cameras on the person who shined the laser until Windsor Police took the person into custody. The CBP is reminding residents that lasers present a very serious risk to aviator safety and while owning a laser pointer isnt illegal, shining it into a cockpit of an aircraft is a federal crime. According to the FAA, laser pointers can potentially damage sensitive equipment and flash blind a pilot.
Watch live: Protesters march in Detroit for 7th straight night
Read full article: Watch live: Protesters march in Detroit for 7th straight nightDETROIT Thursday marks the seventh night of protests in Detroit against police brutality in the name of George Floyd. That officer, Derek Chauvin, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. Protesters declared victory Wednesday night after Detroit police let them march without enforcing the citys curfew. MORE: Protesters declare victory after Detroit police let them march without enforcing curfewThe protest on Thursday started in the afternoon at Detroit Police Department Headquarters. Watch the report from Local 4 News at 6 below:Watch coverage of protests across the country below:
Standoff between protesters, Detroit police ends in arrests for violating curfew
Read full article: Standoff between protesters, Detroit police ends in arrests for violating curfewDETROIT – Tuesday marked the fifth night of protests in Detroit against police brutality in the name of George Floyd. A curfew for the city of Detroit went into effect at 8 p.m. and lasts until 5 a.m. One of Tuesday’s protest ended with many protesters being taken into custody. Protesters and police were in a standoff in the area of Outer Drive East and Gratiot Avenue in Detroit on Tuesday night around 8:30 p.m. Full Screen 1 / 17 Protesters in standoff with Detroit police on night of June 2, 2020. READ: Detroit officials ‘proud’ of peaceful protestors downtown Monday; city curfew to remain in effectWatch Jason Colthorp’s report below:
Watch live: Protesters march in Detroit for 6th straight night
Read full article: Watch live: Protesters march in Detroit for 6th straight nightDETROIT Wednesday marked the sixth night of protests in Detroit against police brutality in the name of George Floyd. That officer, Derek Chauvin, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. The three other officers at the scene Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao were charged for the first time with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Watch live coverage below:READ: Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyds deathA curfew for the city of Detroit went into effect at 8 p.m. and lasts until 5 a.m. On Tuesday night, protesters and Detroit police were in a standoff that led to many protesters being arrested for violating curfew. Protesters remained peaceful and held their ground until police began making arrests around 8:45 p.m.MORE: Standoff between protesters, Detroit police ends in arrests for violating curfewWatch the report from Local 4 News at 6:
Podcast: A night in Detroit behind police lines
Read full article: Podcast: A night in Detroit behind police linesDETROIT – History continues to unfold everywhere and Detroit is no exception. After watching some of the protests unfold I wanted to get out and document it in long-form. It was one night in Detroit. On Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., Mayor Mike Duggan announced an 8 p.m. curfew for the city of Detroit. Walk the streets with us and hear what the night of May 31 was like in Detroit.
Man arrested, accused of driving at Detroit police during protest
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of driving at Detroit police during protestA 36-year-old Southfield man has been arrested while accused of driving at Detroit police officers during a protest on Friday. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says the incident Friday, May 29 at 9 p.m. in the area of Griswold and West Fort streets in Detroit. It’s alleged John Antoine Holliman saw two uniformed Detroit police bicycle officers and drove directly at them, causing them to ride onto the sidewalk to escape harm. After a short chase he pulled into a gas station in the area of Central Avenue and West Vernor where he was arrested, police said. He was arraigned Monday evening in 36th District Court and received a $15,000/10% bond.
Fourth night of protests against police brutality in Detroit ends peacefully
Read full article: Fourth night of protests against police brutality in Detroit ends peacefullyDETROIT – The fourth night of protests in Detroit against police brutality in the name of George Floyd started like the others, with a rally outside of Detroit Police Department headquarters. READ: Protest in Detroit ends peacefully without arrests, violenceOn Monday, the group of 300-400 marched through Corktown, Mexicantown and then returned to Downtown Detroit. When they got to downtown they combined with another 150 protesters as the city’s curfew set in. Some protesters said they are growing tired of the city’s assertion that outsiders are not welcome at the protests. MORE: Detroit curfew extended after protesters armed with railroad spikes, fireworks concealed in boxes target officersSeveral police officers in riot gear were waiting for the crowd at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Third Street.
Fourth night of protests against police brutality in Detroit ends peacefully
Read full article: Fourth night of protests against police brutality in Detroit ends peacefullyFourth night of protests against police brutality in Detroit ends peacefullyPublished: June 1, 2020, 11:24 pmDay four of Detroit’s protests against police brutality in the name of George Floyd started like the others, with a rally outside of Detroit Police Department headquarters.
Hear from the 16-year-old who helped lead peaceful protest against police brutality in Detroit
Read full article: Hear from the 16-year-old who helped lead peaceful protest against police brutality in DetroitDETROIT A peaceful protest against police brutality was held in Detroit following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Stefan Perez, a 16-year-old from Detroit, helped lead the peaceful protest on Monday. I care about the message.READ: Protest in Detroit ends peacefully without arrests, violenceHear from Stefan Perez in the video aboveMondays protest wasnt the first protest held in Detroit. The first organized protest in Detroit began on Friday afternoon and started at Detroit Police Headquarters. READ: What Detroit police are doing to keep protests peacefulMost of the protest on Friday during the day was peaceful.
Person of interest sought in deadly shooting during George Floyd protest in Detroit
Read full article: Person of interest sought in deadly shooting during George Floyd protest in DetroitDETROIT Police are seeking a woman identified as a person of interest in the deadly shooting of a 21-year-old man during George Floyd protests Friday night in Detroit. Detroit police are looking for a man (pictured) that is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Detroit on Friday night during the March Against Police Brutality protests. The wanted man was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and bright yellow pants with red stripes on the legs. On Tuesday, police released the photo above of a person they want to speak with in connection to this deadly shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Homicide Section at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Detroiters are stepping up to minimize violence at protests against police brutality
Read full article: Detroiters are stepping up to minimize violence at protests against police brutalityDETROIT Residents and local leaders in Detroit are stepping up to minimize violence at protests in the city. The protests are being held to decry police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He said he did it for the city, and for George Floyd. So much of it has to do with the relationships built with people like Maurice Hardwick, known as Pastor Mo. Police are trusting Pastor Mo to help diffuse tense situations.
Protests against police brutality take place in Detroit, Warren
Read full article: Protests against police brutality take place in Detroit, WarrenDETROIT There have been protests across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneosta. On Tuesday, there were demonstrations in Warren and in Detroit. As of 6 p.m., the protest in Detroit had remained peaceful. READ: Detroit officials proud of peaceful protestors downtown Monday; city curfew to remain in effectThe protest against police brutality began at Detroit Police Department Headquarters, but took a different route than Mondays protest. Watch the report from Warren below:
What Detroit police are doing to keep protests peaceful
Read full article: What Detroit police are doing to keep protests peacefulDETROIT Thousands took to the streets in Michigan over the weekend to protest police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. Not because it was broken into during three nights of protests, but a preventative measure in case because the city knows the nights of unrest are not over. READ: Detroit police say outsiders coming to city to turn protests into chaosFor the most part in Detroit, that has not happened because Detroit police and the FBI have teamed up to identify groups who came into town to incident violence. READ: Detroit curfew extended after protesters armed with railroad spikes, fireworks concealed in boxes target officersAs other cities burned, and police departments around the country stood down -- Detroit ramped things up by implementing an 8 p.m. curfew. They could see when the sun went down, true protesters went home and outside instigators took to the streets.
Protest in Detroit ends peacefully without arrests, violence
Read full article: Protest in Detroit ends peacefully without arrests, violenceDETROIT A crowd gathered in Detroit on Monday to protest police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. READ: 3 days of protests in Michigan: Heres what happenedThe protest began at Detroit Police Department headquarters and the crowd made their way to Southwest Detroit on West Vernor. The protest began peacefully with chanting, marching and a drum beat. Organizers of the peaceful protest worked to get people to go home. As of 8:55 p.m., it appeared as though the protest had ended peacefully without arrests or violence.
5 arrested on second night of police brutality protests in Detroit
Read full article: 5 arrested on second night of police brutality protests in Detroit5 arrested on second night of police brutality protests in DetroitPublished: May 30, 2020, 11:43 pmAfter the organize march ended, many protestors continued into Downtown Detroit and eventually onto I-375. Vehicles could be seen behind the group.
Detroit police declare unlawful assembly on 2nd night of protests over killing of George Floyd
Read full article: Detroit police declare unlawful assembly on 2nd night of protests over killing of George FloydDETROIT The Detroit Police Department declared protests in Downtown Detroit an unlawful assembly after crowds refused to leave on the second night of unrest in the city following the killing of George Floyd. WATCH: @HankWinchester reports from the 2nd night of protests in Downtown Detroit: pic.twitter.com/QWmqPj1xXX Local 4 WDIV Detroit (@Local4News) May 31, 2020An organized protest began around 5 p.m. in Detroit on Saturday and marched through Corktown and Southwest Detroit. After the organize march ended, many protestors continued into Downtown Detroit and eventually onto I-375. Leaders call out protesters from suburbs who participated in violent Detroit George Floyd protestThe group exited the freeway and entered back into Downtown Detroit. WATCH: Detroit Police Chief James Craig addressed the media after the 2nd night of protests in Downtown Detroit: pic.twitter.com/Q5pBD1lryn Local 4 WDIV Detroit (@Local4News) May 31, 2020Police make their move crossing Mich Ave by MGM Casino #DetroitProtest @Local4News pic.twitter.com/pGJVcSJ0WE Hank Winchester (@hankwinchester) May 31, 2020
21-year-old man shot, killed during protests in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: 21-year-old man shot, killed during protests in Downtown DetroitDETROIT – UPDATE: Detroit police provided an updated report Saturday morning regarding the death of the 21-year-old man on Friday. Detroit police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during protests on Friday night in Downtown Detroit, according to officials. MORE: 1 killed, multiple arrests made during protests in Downtown DetroitPolice said the man was shot at 11:30 p.m. in the area of Congress and Randolph by an unknown suspect who was in a gray Dodge Durango. READ: 9 arrested, police cars damaged during protests in Downtown DetroitThe victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Homicide at 313-596-1290 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
1 killed, multiple arrests made during protests in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: 1 killed, multiple arrests made during protests in Downtown DetroitDETROIT A 21-year-old man was killed and multiple arrests were made with police vehicles damaged during protests on Friday night in Downtown Detroit. It was held in the name of George Floyd, who was killed in a police altercation in Minneapolis earlier this week. VIEW: Still images from protests in Downtown DetroitFull Screen 1 / 16 Still images from protests on May 29, 2020 in Downtown Detroit. George Floyd.READ: Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd deathLocal 4s Jason Colthorp was in Downtown Detroit on Friday night to report on what were initially, peaceful protests. MORE: Updated Report: Eastpointe man shot, killed during George Floyd protests in DetroitDetroit police clash with protesters on May 29, 2020.