Detroit police identify, still searching for suspect in fireworks shooting
On Monday, June 23, minutes before the firework display started, a fight escalated to gunshots in the area of Larned and Randolph. Detroit police say 19-year-old Romulus man Alphonso Cooper Jr. got into an altercation over a debt of $200 with another man when he allegedly pulled out a gun and fired two shots. Officials say Cooper's target, a 17-year-old from Romulus, was shot while an uninvolved 22-year-old woman in the crowd was also hit. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
On Monday, June 23, minutes before the firework display started, a fight escalated to gunshots in the area of Larned and Randolph. Detroit police say 19-year-old Romulus man Alphonso Cooper Jr. got into an altercation over a debt of $200 with another man when he allegedly pulled out a gun and fired two shots. Officials say Cooper's target, a 17-year-old from Romulus, was shot while an uninvolved 22-year-old woman in the crowd was also hit. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police release video showing rescue of 'visibly emaciated' baby in south Phoenix
Police say an infant survived after being alone for several days inside a south Phoenix apartment near Central Avenue and Illini Street after the child's mother passed away.
Police say an infant survived after being alone for several days inside a south Phoenix apartment near Central Avenue and Illini Street after the child's mother passed away.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
'Fireball' seen falling from sky over Southeast confirmed as meteor, possibly hit Georgia home
NASA confirmed a meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over Georgia, disintegrating with energy equivalent to 20 tons of TNT.
NASA confirmed a meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over Georgia, disintegrating with energy equivalent to 20 tons of TNT.
Lifeguards honored after saving woman in cardiac arrest
"How do you say thank you for saving my life?" said Janet Dabish. "When I came in to work that day I had three lovely colleagues - now I have three lovely angels."
"How do you say thank you for saving my life?" said Janet Dabish. "When I came in to work that day I had three lovely colleagues - now I have three lovely angels."
Metro Detroit nonprofit Beyond Basics tackles reading deficits
Beyond Basics? color-coded map pinpoints hotspots from Detroit to the state thumb, so private public partners can target one-on-one tutoring where it matters most.
Beyond Basics? color-coded map pinpoints hotspots from Detroit to the state thumb, so private public partners can target one-on-one tutoring where it matters most.
Kayak season is here - and give us one more way to enjoy nature
Herman Jenkins from the nonprofit Friends of the Rouge stops by to talk about the benefits of canoeing and kayaking.
Herman Jenkins from the nonprofit Friends of the Rouge stops by to talk about the benefits of canoeing and kayaking.
Michigan Lottery office raided
According to a brief statement from MSP, officers from the Fraud Investigation Section arrived at the Michigan Lottery Office in Livonia on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation.
According to a brief statement from MSP, officers from the Fraud Investigation Section arrived at the Michigan Lottery Office in Livonia on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation.
Brad Pitt's LA home broken into, LAPD investigating
Three people broke into Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home and "ransacked" the place, according to the LAPD.
Three people broke into Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home and "ransacked" the place, according to the LAPD.
Legal guardians charged in death of 9-year-old
Guardians of a 9-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive with numerous scars in a Detroit home last year are now facing murder charges for his death.
Guardians of a 9-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive with numerous scars in a Detroit home last year are now facing murder charges for his death.
Lifeguards given Red Cross Lifesaving Award for saving co-worker
The lifeguards were able to perform CPR and use an AED ? leading to a full recovery.
The lifeguards were able to perform CPR and use an AED ? leading to a full recovery.
Sterling Heights officers accused of excessive force in court for preliminary hearing
The domestic violence suspect led police on a chase before they cornered him and took him into custody. Video of the arrest showed them tasing and delivering blows to subdue Gary Young, as well as using a K9 unit while he was already on the ground.
The domestic violence suspect led police on a chase before they cornered him and took him into custody. Video of the arrest showed them tasing and delivering blows to subdue Gary Young, as well as using a K9 unit while he was already on the ground.
Detroit LGBTQ+ advocate named covergirl of ?Pride Source?
Detroit's Jeynce Poindexter is the co-executive director of Trans Sisters of Color Project and was featured this month on the cover of Pride Source because of her bold approach to advocacy and legislative work.
Detroit's Jeynce Poindexter is the co-executive director of Trans Sisters of Color Project and was featured this month on the cover of Pride Source because of her bold approach to advocacy and legislative work.
Sterling Heights officers in court amid accusations of excessive force
Two Sterling Heights officers are charged in connection with siccing a K9 on a domestic violence suspect who investigators say was already on the ground and in the process of being cuffed.
Two Sterling Heights officers are charged in connection with siccing a K9 on a domestic violence suspect who investigators say was already on the ground and in the process of being cuffed.
Detroit foster care workers charged in boy's death - horrific allegations
Sherman Devaughn Jones and Sampaguita Jones are charged with the death of a 9-year-old boy after he died in their care last September. The prosecutor said he had scars, scrapes, and multiple broken bones when he died.
Sherman Devaughn Jones and Sampaguita Jones are charged with the death of a 9-year-old boy after he died in their care last September. The prosecutor said he had scars, scrapes, and multiple broken bones when he died.
State police Trooper 2 helicopter tracks down pharmacy break-in suspect
Michigan State Police released video from Wednesday night's arrest of a ring suspected of multiple break-ins.
Michigan State Police released video from Wednesday night's arrest of a ring suspected of multiple break-ins.
Dearborn proposes limiting short-term rentals to downtown area
The proposal comes after neighbors have complained of excessive partying and other quality of life issues stemming from these types of properties.
The proposal comes after neighbors have complained of excessive partying and other quality of life issues stemming from these types of properties.
Hit-and-run that killed Detroit man remains unsolved one week later
Darrnell Scott was run over not once, but twice last Thursday. Neither driver stopped ? they just left him there.
Darrnell Scott was run over not once, but twice last Thursday. Neither driver stopped ? they just left him there.
Missing elderly Ann Arbor man with Parkinson's found safe after 2 days
After going for a walk Monday night he never returned amid a scorching heat wave blanketing SE Michigan.
After going for a walk Monday night he never returned amid a scorching heat wave blanketing SE Michigan.
Witnesses recall alleged killer of Detroit doctor trying to dispose of murder weapon
The witness added Burks called when he got out of jail and they went together to get rid of the gun in the Rouge River.
The witness added Burks called when he got out of jail and they went together to get rid of the gun in the Rouge River.