Detroit's plan to to combat surge in shootings downtown

This past weekend, Detroit Police responded to multiple shootings in very public places -- like Greektown and the Riverwalk -- but they're not wasting time in trying to stop the violence before the heat of the summer really turns up.

Police: 5-year-old boy shot on Detroit's east side; one in custody

“Again, it's irresponsible gun ownership. Sometimes you just have to start thinking of others more than you think about yourself... and the day before Easter," said Asst. Chief Charles Fitzgerald.

Man accused in rape of 80-year-old is ‘Classic boogeyman’, police say

Cell phone video showed the arrest of Kenneth Davis Jr, on Tuesday. Detroit Police Commander Eric Decker is the head of organized crime and said this was one of the most violent cases he's investigated.

Road rage suspect opens fire on Detroit police after crashing on 7 Mile

After pulling over at the crash, the officers approached the Expedition on foot when the suspect opened fire. Police returned gunfire and likely wounded the suspect, applied first aid, and transported him to a nearby hospital in custody.

'A very violent night' Barricaded gunman surrenders after shooting 2 state troopers in Detroit

“Both (troopers) are in a lot of pain as you can imagine," White said. "One of them has an incredible sense of humor, so he made a joke for me to mention to his colonel that he won’t be able to make the meeting tomorrow."

Barricaded shooting suspect surrenders peacefully after police standoff

"The individual who was inside, he was in a bad situation but making a decision to harm himself or others would only make it worse. So to the family who helped bring this to a peaceful resolution, we thank them."

Sexual assault charges dropped against Detroit police officer

According to court documents regarding Michael Anthony Carson, all four charges were dropped, using the term final nolle prosequi.