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New program finds purpose, vision at community-based medical training center in Northwest Detroit
Read full article: New program finds purpose, vision at community-based medical training center in Northwest DetroitSome community members are finding new purpose and new vision at a community-based medical training center in Northwest Detroit.
Dearborn police investigate possible kidnapping after witness says man grabbed girl’s arm, put her in car
Read full article: Dearborn police investigate possible kidnapping after witness says man grabbed girl’s arm, put her in carPolice are asking for anyone to come forward with information about a “suspicious interaction” or potential abduction of a teen girl in Dearborn.
16-year-old-girl identified as victim of ‘random’ Detroit shooting spree
Read full article: 16-year-old-girl identified as victim of ‘random’ Detroit shooting spreeLatoya Foster is now grieving after her 16-year-old daughter, Ja’Miyah Lawrence, was identified as one of the victims in the deadly random shooting spree on Detroit’s west side.
Detroit police still trying to identify woman shot, killed in 4-part shooting spree
Read full article: Detroit police still trying to identify woman shot, killed in 4-part shooting spreePolice are still trying to identify a woman who was shot and killed during a four-part shooting spree in Detroit last weekend that “terrorized” the community.
Speeding motorcyclist crashes on Lodge exit ramp; driver ejected into tree, police say
Read full article: Speeding motorcyclist crashes on Lodge exit ramp; driver ejected into tree, police sayA motorcyclist who was speeding onto an exit ramp from the Lodge Freeway crashed and was ejected into a tree early Friday morning, police said.
Police shut down Lodge Freeway after gunshot from speeding vehicle hits man’s car
Read full article: Police shut down Lodge Freeway after gunshot from speeding vehicle hits man’s carPolice shut down the Lodge Freeway overnight in Detroit after a driver saw two speeding vehicles and noticed his window had been struck by gunfire, officials said.
Man killed, woman shot as gunfire erupts from vehicle on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Man killed, woman shot as gunfire erupts from vehicle on Detroit’s west sideA man was killed and a woman was shot multiple times when gunfire erupted from a vehicle Wednesday on Detroit’s west side, police said.
VIDEO: Man snatches gun from man at Detroit gas station counter
Read full article: VIDEO: Man snatches gun from man at Detroit gas station counterDETROIT – Police are looking for three men wanted in connection to a Jan. 28 armed robbery on Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, the robbery happened at a gas station near the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue. Police said two unknown suspects exited a black Pontiac G6 and entered the gas station. Surveillance video of the armed robbery can be seen in the video player above. AdMore: Detroit crime news
Police seek 2 men accused of armed carjacking at Detroit gas station
Read full article: Police seek 2 men accused of armed carjacking at Detroit gas stationDETROIT – Police are looking for two men accused of stealing a woman’s vehicle at gunpoint on Detroit’s west side Friday night. Police say at about 11:40 p.m. on Feb. 12, a 27-year-old woman was near a gas pump at gas station in the 15300 block of Wyoming Avenue when an armed suspect exited an unknown vehicle and walked over to her. The suspect, described as a Black man wearing dark clothing and a black surgical mask, announced a hold up and took the woman’s cell phone. Officials say the man then entered the woman’s red 2011 Ford Taurus and drove away. The second suspect, who was only described as a man, also fled the scene in the other, unknown vehicle.
25-year-old man killed in single-car crash on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Read full article: 25-year-old man killed in single-car crash on Lodge Freeway in DetroitDETROIT – A 25-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning when his vehicle crashed on the southbound side of the Lodge Freeway (M-10) at the Wyoming Avenue exit ramp. Michigan State Police said troopers were dispatched about 2:55 a.m. Thursday to the Wyoming Avenue exit ramp. A preliminary investigation found the man’s vehicle had been traveling south on the Lodge Freeway when he failed to negotiate the curve at Wyoming Avenue. He proceeded straight into the exit ramp, jumping the curb and crossing the berm, police said. The vehicle’s excessive speed launched it across the berm and over the entrance ramp, crashing into the berm on the other side.
Detroit man accused of shooting fiancée 4 times, her mother twice after being released from prison early
Read full article: Detroit man accused of shooting fiancée 4 times, her mother twice after being released from prison earlyDETROIT – A man who was recently released from prison two years early is accused of shooting his fiancée and her mother on Detroit’s west side. The 49-year-old man is accused of shooting his fiancée and her 64-year-old mother after the mother attempted to break up the altercation and called the police. However, a judge recently authorized Segars’ compassionate release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic and due to medical reasons. The judge said he agreed to release the man from prison early due to a clean disciplinary record behind bars. Her mother was recently released from the hospital, officials say.
Video: Detroit police seek man wanted in connection with vehicle stolen from gas station
Read full article: Video: Detroit police seek man wanted in connection with vehicle stolen from gas stationDETROIT – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection to Nov. 4 vehicle theft on Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, it happened at about 7:15 a.m. at a gas station near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Joy Road. Police said the suspect exited a stolen 2008 Honda Odyssey, entered an unoccupied 2013 Chevrolet Traverse that was left unlocked and running at the gas pump and left the location in the vehicle. Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Commercial Auto Theft Unit at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Detroit police seek missing 15-year-old girl last seen Friday
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 15-year-old girl last seen FridayDETROIT – Police are looking for Tabitha Brown, a 15-year-old girl who went missing Friday. According to authorities, she was last seen at about 6:30 p.m. when she left her residence in the 8700 block of Orangelawn Street, between Ohio Street and Wyoming Avenue. It was reported that Tabitha Brown is in good physical and mental condition. Anyone who has seen Tabitha Brown or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Body of fatally shot tow truck driver found on Lodge Service Drive on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Body of fatally shot tow truck driver found on Lodge Service Drive on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – The body of a 62-year-old tow truck driver was found Saturday laying on the Lodge Service Drive. According to authorities, the man was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds at about 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of the John C Lodge Service Drive and Wyoming Avenue. Emergency medical crews pronounced him deceased at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Shot fired during police chase on Detroits west side
Read full article: Shot fired during police chase on Detroits west sideDETROIT Detroit police are investigating an incident involving gunfire that happened Friday afternoon in the area of Plymouth Road and Wyoming Avenue. Police say a shot was fired around 3 p.m. as officers tried stopping a man. Police say as the man ran from police he pulled out a gun. When officers heard the gun go off they grabbed the man and arrested him. According to police, although the gun went off, the man was not intentionally trying to target officers.
27-year-old man injured in officer-involved shooting in Detroit
Read full article: 27-year-old man injured in officer-involved shooting in DetroitDETROIT A 27-year-old man is in stable condition after some sort of officer involved shooting Sunday night on Detroits west side. Police have provided little information about what led up to the shooting. The shooting happened in the area of Plymouth and Wyoming. Police say the man is in custody and was taken to the hospital. Police also say a weapon was recovered at the scene.
Detroit police: Man shot by officer armed, selling drugs at gas station
Read full article: Detroit police: Man shot by officer armed, selling drugs at gas stationDETROIT A 27-year-old man was shot by a Detroit police officer on the citys west side on Sunday night. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says the investigation is young, but was able to provide some details during a news conference Monday afternoon. According to Craig, police assigned to the area noticed the man carrying a concealed weapon outside of a green light gas station around 11 p.m. in the area of Plymouth Road and Wyoming Avenue. One officer fired between five and six rounds of his weapon at the suspect, officials said. Officials say the man continued to run after he was struck.
WATCH LIVE: Detroit police chief to address officer-involved shooting
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Detroit police chief to address officer-involved shootingDETROIT Detroit Police Chief James Craig will hold a news briefing at 1 p.m. on Monday to provide details on an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday night. Watch the briefing live in the video player above at 1 p.m.A 27-year-old man was shot by a Detroit police officer around 11 p.m. Sunday in the area of Plymouth Road and Wyoming Avenue. So far, police have not provided many details regarding the shooting. Officials did say that the man is in police custody and a weapon was recovered at the scene. The 27-year-old man was taken to the hospital following the shooting and is in stable condition.
Police seek missing 51-year-old Detroit man
Read full article: Police seek missing 51-year-old Detroit manDETROIT Police are seeking assistance to locate a 51-year-old man who went missing on Monday. Officials say Roger OHara was last near Tireman and Wyoming avenues after walking away from his residence at around 3:08 p.m. in the 8000 block of Roselawn Street. OHara is described as standing 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing 260 pounds and having brown hair and brown eyes. Officials say he is in good physical condition but may suffer from mental complications. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Michigan State Police issue endangered missing advisory for Detroit woman
Read full article: Michigan State Police issue endangered missing advisory for Detroit womanDETROIT Michigan State Police (MSP) have issued an endangered missing advisory for a missing Detroit woman. Anita Randall, 64, was last seen at her home near 8 Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue. Randall is described as a white woman who is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has short gray hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a light red hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and black shoes with white bottoms. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact MSPs Metro North Post at 248-584-5740.
2 Detroit police officers injured in shooting
Read full article: 2 Detroit police officers injured in shootingDETROIT – Police said two Detroit police officers were injured in a shooting Wednesday night. UPDATE: Detroit police officer killed in shooting, another injuredPolice are on scene in the 20000 block of Wyoming Avenue, south of 8 Mile Road. Police said a suspect is in custody. Stay with Local 4 as we track this breaking news story.
Police: 34-year-old man taken to hospital after shooting on Detroit's west side
Read full article: Police: 34-year-old man taken to hospital after shooting on Detroit's west sideDETROIT - A 34-year-old man was taken to a hospital after being shot on Detroit's west side, police said. The shooting happened around 1:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 12700 block of Wyoming Avenue in Detroit, according to authorities. Officers said they were called to a vacant home in the area and found the 34-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is listed as stable, officials said. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear, police said.
Man killed in shooting on Birwood Avenue on Detroit' west side
Read full article: Man killed in shooting on Birwood Avenue on Detroit' west sideDETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in the area of 7 Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue on the city's west side. Police say they received a 911 call at 1:40 a.m. with the caller claiming that they had heard more than 20 shots being fired outside in the 19200 block of Birwood Avenue. At this time a formal identification has not been made, although a man on scene told Local 4 that his 28-year-old son was the victim. 2, 2019 on Birwood Avenue in Detroit. (WDIV)Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Man killed in shootng on Birwood Avenue on Detroit' west side
Read full article: Man killed in shootng on Birwood Avenue on Detroit' west sideDETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in the area of 7 Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue on the city's west side. Police say they received a 911 call at 1:40 a.m. with the caller claiming that they had heard more than 20 shots being fired outside in the 19200 block of Birwood Avenue. At this time a formal identification has not been made, although a man on scene told Local 4 that his 28-year-old son was the victim. 2, 2019 on Birwood Avenue in Detroit. (WDIV)Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit police investigating deadly shooting on Birwood Avenue on city's west side
Read full article: Detroit police investigating deadly shooting on Birwood Avenue on city's west sideDETROIT - Detroit police are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in the area of 7 Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue on the city's west side. Police say they received a 911 call at 1:40 a.m. with the caller claiming that they had heard more than 20 shots being fired outside in the 19200 block of Birwood Avenue. Once on scene police found a man dead inside a car and multiple other cars that had been hit by bullets as well. At this time a formal identification has not been made, although a man on scene told Local 4 that his 28-year-old son was the victim. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Man shot at Hollywood Coney Island in Detroit
Read full article: Man shot at Hollywood Coney Island in DetroitDETROIT - A man is in critical condition after getting shot Tuesday morning at Hollywood Coney Island on Grand River Avenue near Wyoming Avenue. The 27-year-old man was shot twice. It's unclear what led up to the shooting. No arrests have been made. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Man shot at Hollywood Coney Island in Detroit
Read full article: Man shot at Hollywood Coney Island in DetroitA man is in critical condition after getting shot Tuesday morning at Hollywood Coney Island on Grand River Avenue near Wyoming Avenue. The 27-year-old man was shot twice. It's unclear what led up to... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Closures this weekend on southbound Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Read full article: Closures this weekend on southbound Lodge Freeway in DetroitDETROIT - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing southbound M-10 (Loge Freeway) at Wyoming Avenue, south of McNichols Road in Detroit, for work on the Wyoming Avenue bridge over the freeway. Since this work will require more time than a normal weekend closure, both closures will begin at 10 a.m. each Friday and will reopen by 5 a.m. the following Monday. Lane closures will begin near 7 Mile Road on southbound M-10 to direct all three lanes of traffic to the Wyoming Avenue exit. Drivers will be able to cross Wyoming Avenue and re-enter southbound M-10. Schedule:First weekend closure:Starts 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019Ends 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019Second weekend closure:Starts 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2019Ends 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Closures this weekend on southbound Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Read full article: Closures this weekend on southbound Lodge Freeway in DetroitDETROIT – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing southbound M-10 (Loge Freeway) at Wyoming Avenue, south of McNichols Road in Detroit, for work on the Wyoming Avenue bridge over the freeway. Since this work will require more time than a normal weekend closure, both closures will begin at 10 a.m. each Friday and will reopen by 5 a.m. the following Monday. Lane closures will begin near 7 Mile Road on southbound M-10 to direct all three lanes of traffic to the Wyoming Avenue exit. Drivers will be able to cross Wyoming Avenue and re-enter southbound M-10. Schedule:First weekend closure:Starts 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019Ends 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019Second weekend closure: