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Innocent bystander killed in Detroit shootout remembered as sweet, lovable young woman
Read full article: Innocent bystander killed in Detroit shootout remembered as sweet, lovable young womanLoved ones gathered Monday in Detroit to remember and honor Alexandria Johnson, a young woman recently killed by a stray bullet fired during a shootout.
Family, friends honor innocent bystander who was shot, killed while working inside Detroit restaurant
Read full article: Family, friends honor innocent bystander who was shot, killed while working inside Detroit restaurantOn Monday night, a large crowd gathered with white and silver balloons outside of the Sloppy Chops restaurant on West McNichols Road in Detroit to remember Alexandria Johnson.
21-year-old hit by minivan, killed while riding bicycle across road in Detroit, police say
Read full article: 21-year-old hit by minivan, killed while riding bicycle across road in Detroit, police sayA 21-year-old was struck by a minivan and killed while riding his bicycle across a road in Detroit, police said.
Detroit police seek suspect in fatal shooting, consider him ‘armed and dangerous’
Read full article: Detroit police seek suspect in fatal shooting, consider him ‘armed and dangerous’The Detroit Police Department considers VanPelt armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911.
Barricaded situation ends, suspected gunman not found in Detroit home
Read full article: Barricaded situation ends, suspected gunman not found in Detroit homeAccording to authorities, two people have been shot -- a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman. Police said the man has died from his injuries, but the woman is expected to survive.
Seeds of Knowledge Creative Learning Center opens in Detroit after receiving Motor City Match grant
Read full article: Seeds of Knowledge Creative Learning Center opens in Detroit after receiving Motor City Match grantDETROIT – A learning center opened its doors in Detroit after receiving some support from a Motor City Match program grant. The Seeds of Knowledge Creative Learning Center is on West McNichols Road in Detroit and is run by a former Detroit teacher and principal. Chavonne McGowan owns the learning center. She said for years she wanted to open up a daycare/learning center. You want to be able to take your child and be able to drop them off in a very high-quality daycare center,” Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.
1 hurt, 1 in custody after stimulus check argument leads to shooting in Detroit, police say
Read full article: 1 hurt, 1 in custody after stimulus check argument leads to shooting in Detroit, police sayThe scene of a shooting that stemmed from an argument over a stimulus check on March 16, 2021, in Detroit. DETROIT – One person is hurt and one was taken into custody after an argument over a stimulus check led to a shooting in Detroit, authorities said. Detroit officials said a 53-year-old man and a 31-year-old man got into an argument over a stimulus check. Officials said the 53-year-old man is currently in temporary serious condition. The scene of a shooting that stemmed from an argument over a stimulus check on March 16, 2021, in Detroit.
Family memorializes Detroit DJ Slick B on anniversary of his death
Read full article: Family memorializes Detroit DJ Slick B on anniversary of his deathDETROIT – On Feb. 7, 2020, a popular Detroit DJ with a growing following was killed in an armed robbery outside of a place where he was set to perform. The family of Byron Gilbert, also known as DJ Slick B, gathered Sunday to keep his memory alive and to renew the push to find his killer on the anniversary of his death. READ: Family pleads for answers after popular Detroit DJ murdered“Everywhere I go, people always have nothing but good things to say about my son,” said Nytosha Gilbert-Scott. He didn’t deserve what happened to him.”Friends, family members and fans released balloons in his memory. WATCH: Detroit police say video shows men responsible for killing DJ Slick BAd“I know somebody know who these two guys are,” Gilbert-Scott said.
Detroit fast-food workers join protests across US aimed at raising federal minimum wage
Read full article: Detroit fast-food workers join protests across US aimed at raising federal minimum wageDETROIT – The battle over the minimum wage heated up Friday. A Fight for $15 rally took place at a McDonald’s near the intersection of Livernois Avenue and West McNichols Road on Detroit’s west side. They want the minimum wage to increase to $15 an hour. Demonstrators want the incoming Joe Biden administration to raise the federal minimum wage within Biden’s first 100 days of taking office. The federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised since July 2009.
Armed man holding children hostage surrenders to Detroit police
Read full article: Armed man holding children hostage surrenders to Detroit policeDETROIT – Police said a man who was holding two children hostage inside a home on Detroit’s west side surrendered Sunday. Authorities blocked off the surrounding area while hostage negotiation and special response teams tried talking the man out of the home. Police said a handgun was recovered and the man was taken into custody. Detroit Police Commander Darin Szilegi said the children didn’t know the extent of the danger they were in. The most important thing is kids are safe, officers are safe.”More: Detroit crime news
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 seek man who set off fireworks inside gas station on city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit police seek man who set off fireworks inside gas station on city’s west sideDETROIT – Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who set off fireworks inside a gas station in the 19800 block of West McNichols Road. Detroit police said the man walked into the gas station at about 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 3. A surveillance video showed the man lighting a box of fireworks before running out of the building. The fireworks reportedly caused damage to the ceiling tiles inside the business. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-595-7194 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.
Man breaks computer monitor at Detroit store after arguing over phone bill, police say
Read full article: Man breaks computer monitor at Detroit store after arguing over phone bill, police sayDETROIT – Police are looking for a person wanted in connection with a malicious destruction of property on Detroit’s west side. Police said the culprit became irate, threatened the employee and broke a computer monitor before leaving the store. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants. Anyone who recognizes him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Station at 313-596-5840 or 313-596-5855, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
2 men, 14-year-old girl taken into custody accused of targeting DPD officers
Read full article: 2 men, 14-year-old girl taken into custody accused of targeting DPD officersDETROIT – Shots were fired at Detroit police officers Thursday morning during a traffic stop along Telegraph Road near McNichols Road on the city’s west side. Police said the group taken into custody were looking for officers to shoot. ORIGINAL STORY: Detroit police officers targeted in drive-by shooting: ‘They wanted to shoot at police’According to authorities, the officers were targeted at about about 3:30 a.m. during a traffic stop by two men and a 14-year-old girl. While handling the traffic stop, police said they found weapons in the car when a white Kia Sorento drove by and someone inside fired several shots at the officers. The car turned around and fired more shots as it drove by a second time.
Detroit police officers targeted in drive-by shooting: ‘They wanted to shoot at police'
Read full article: Detroit police officers targeted in drive-by shooting: ‘They wanted to shoot at police'DETROIT – Shots were fired at Detroit police officers Thursday morning during a traffic stop along Telegraph Road near McNichols Road on the city’s west side. At about 3:30 a.m., Detroit police officers were working to make a traffic stop. Detroit police officers were targeted in a shooting Aug. 27, 2020 along Telegraph Road. The vehicle was wanted in connection to a shooting that targeted police officers along Telegraph Road that morning. Telegraph Road remained shut down during the investigation Thursday morning.
Family mourns life of 24-year-old killed on Detroits west side in violent 4th of July weekend
Read full article: Family mourns life of 24-year-old killed on Detroits west side in violent 4th of July weekendDETROIT It was an extremely violent July the 4th weekend in the motor city. Multiple shootings from all over but the crime really hits home for a father who says his son was killed just trying to celebrate the Holiday. Of the deceased, 24-year-old Martini Owens Jr.He was a good kid. He wasnt here for 20 minutes before they took my sons life, cried Martini Jrs Mother, Dianna Sloan. Martinis parents Dianna Sloan and Martini Owens Senior were among the many paying their respects to the victims in a candlelight vigil.
2 killed, 4 injured in shooting during Detroit gathering
Read full article: 2 killed, 4 injured in shooting during Detroit gatheringDETROIT – Two people were killed and four were injured during a shooting in Detroit early Sunday morning, police said. Officials say at around 2:16 a.m. the six victims were at a gathering near San Juan Drive and McNichols Road when shots were fired by an unknown suspect or suspects. Two men, 21 and 24 years old, were fatally shot. Officials say the other four victims -- two men and two women between the ages of 20-30 -- were taken to the hospital and treated for non-fatal injuries. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Woman in serious condition after drive-by Detroit shooting
Read full article: Woman in serious condition after drive-by Detroit shootingDETROIT – A 21-year-old woman was injured in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning. Police say around 2:03 a.m. the woman was at a gathering in the area of West McNichols and Meyers roads when an unknown vehicle drove by and someone inside fired shots, striking the woman. She was taken to the hospital and listed in temporary serious condition, police said. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detroit Police Department’s Twelfth Precinct at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak UpMORE: Local News
Detroit police seeking help to identify driver of fatal hit and run on west side
Read full article: Detroit police seeking help to identify driver of fatal hit and run on west sideDETROIT – Detroit police are seeking help to identify a suspect driving a vehicle wanted in connection to a fatal hit and run last Thursday. Police say a 69-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while riding his bike around 11 a.m. in the area of San Juan Drive and West McNichols Road. The unknown suspect fled the scene in a silver 2003 BMW (pictured below). Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad Unit Precinct at 313-596-2260 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Detroit police are seeking help to identify the driver of a 2003 silver BMW (pictured here) in connection to a fatal hit and run that occurred last week on the city's west side.
2 suspects wanted in shooting that killed 1, injured 1 on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 2 suspects wanted in shooting that killed 1, injured 1 on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Detroit police are searching for two suspects in connection with a shooting that killed one person and injured another on the city’s west side. The shooting happened around 7:25 p.m. Friday in the 10100 block of West McNichols road, police said. A 28-year-old man was killed and a 25-year-old man was injured, according to authorities. Officials said the victims were walking to a vehicle parked on the corner of West McNichols Road and Ilene Street. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit police at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP to remain anonymous.