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Officer grazed by bullet, suspect shot in shootout on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Officer grazed by bullet, suspect shot in shootout on Detroit’s west sidePolice were on patrol Thursday near Birwood Street and Cambridge Avenue in Detroit conducting what Chief James White describes as a firearms investigation.
Detroit mother charged after son is allegedly shot by cousin who found unsecured handgun
Read full article: Detroit mother charged after son is allegedly shot by cousin who found unsecured handgunDETROIT – Brianna Williams was charged with second-degree child abuse Sunday in connection with the nonfatal shooting of her 13-year-old son. Police believe he had been shot by his 10-year-old cousin, who had found an unsecured handgun belonging to a relative. Related: Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit childrenAccording to authorities, it happened just after noon March 9. Police said officers were dispatched to a home in response to a child who had been shot in the head. Williams had been charged with second-degree child abuse and received a $2,000 personal bond.
Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit children
Read full article: Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit childrenDETROIT – In two separate Detroit shootings, parents are facing charges because their children got their hands on guns. The two shootings happened on the same day and now both sets of parents have been charged. Brianna Williams was charged with second-degree child abuse after her 13-year-old son was shot by his 10-year-old cousin. READ: Detroit mother charged with child abuse in non-fatal shooting of 13-year-old sonAccording to authorities, the 10-year-old found a gun that had not been locked up or hidden. Police said a 3-year-old found an unsecured gun and it went off, shooting himself in the arm.
Detroit mother charged with child abuse in non-fatal shooting of 13-year-old son
Read full article: Detroit mother charged with child abuse in non-fatal shooting of 13-year-old sonThe suspect was expected to be arraigned in the 34th District Court after 11 a.m. on Saturday. DETROIT – A Detroit mother has been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of her 13-year-old son who was shot by his 10-year-old cousin. Brianna Williams, 30, is charged with second degree child abuse. Allegedly, the 10-year-old found an unsecured handgun that belonged to a relative of the suspect and shot his cousin in the head. AdNew Today: Detroit parents charged in non-fatal shooting of 3-year-old sonRelated: Detroit police giving free gun locks to residents to prevent accidental shootings involving children“This case came to our office on the same day as another child shooting case, as a result of unsafe storage of a weapon,“ said Wayne County Prosecutor, Kim Worthy.
Mother accidentally shoots 1-year-old during dispute with neighbor in Detroit
Read full article: Mother accidentally shoots 1-year-old during dispute with neighbor in DetroitDETROIT – Police said a 20-month-old child was injured in a shooting Monday night in the 4200 block of Tyler Street. The child’s mother was arrested. Detroit police said that at about 7:46 p.m., the mother was allegedly in a dispute with a neighbor over a food delivery mix-up. The neighbor allegedly pulled out a hammer, and the mother -- a CPL holder -- pulled out a gun and fired shots. You can watch the report in the video posted above.
2 men in serious condition after parking lot shooting on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 2 men in serious condition after parking lot shooting on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Two men are in serious condition after being shot in a parking lot on Detroit’s west side early Sunday morning. Detroit police say at about 2 a.m. two men were sitting in a vehicle in the 18100 block of W. McNichols Road when someone reportedly walked up and shot both of them. The victims, 35 and 26 years old, were taken to the hospital and listed in temporary serious condition. The identity of the shooter is unknown at this time, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Eighth Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Detroit police: 26-year-old man injured in shooting near Beaubien, Congress streets
Read full article: Detroit police: 26-year-old man injured in shooting near Beaubien, Congress streetsDETROIT – A 26-year-old man was injured in a shooting allegedly in the area of Beaubien and Congress streets Sunday morning, Detroit police said. A preliminary investigation indicated that at about 12:56 a.m., the victim was walking when an unknown man driving in a dark colored pickup truck fired shots. Police said the victim transported himself to a local hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition. Police are still investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Third Precinct Investigative Unit at 313-596-1340 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Detroit police investigate double nonfatal shooting on East Jefferson
Read full article: Detroit police investigate double nonfatal shooting on East JeffersonDETROIT – A shooting in Detroit injured two men Sunday morning. According to authorities, it happened at about 12:40 a.m. near the intersection of E. Jefferson Avenue and Chrysler Street, just south of Lafayette Boulevard. Both men in the vehicle were struck and the driver transported himself and the passenger to a hospital, where the the 25-year-old was listed in serious condition and the 26-year-old was listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Detroit police investigate non-fatal shooting on West McNichols
Read full article: Detroit police investigate non-fatal shooting on West McNicholsDETROIT – Detroit police said a 54-year-old was injured in a shooting Saturday in the 22300 block of West McNichols Road. Police said the victim was walking at about 8:56 p.m. when an unknown vehicle approached and someone inside fired shots. The victim was transported by medics to a nearby hospital and was listed in temporary serious condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Eighth Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK UP.
2 men facing assault with intent to murder charges after 18-year-old Pontiac man shot while playing basketball
Read full article: 2 men facing assault with intent to murder charges after 18-year-old Pontiac man shot while playing basketballPONTIAC, Mich. Two men are facing multiple charges after an 18-year-old Pontiac man was shot while playing basketball in the street. Deputies were called to the 30 block of Bellmore Lane on the initial report of a shooting in the street involving several subjects. While investigating, officials got a call about a shooting victim that arrived at McLaren Oakland Hospital. The victim, an 18-year-old from Pontiac, told deputies that he was playing basketball in the street when he heard gunshots and felt pain to his side. Click here for more crime reportsChargesSergio Alvarez, 18, and Pedro Hernandez, 19, both from Pontiac were taken into custody and charged following the shooting.