Surge in shootings spark Detroit police neighborhood sweep
The mission is named “Operation Saniyah Pugh" after the 11-year-old was shot and killed earlier this month. She was hit by a stray bullet in a home off Goulburn on the city’s east side.
The mission is named “Operation Saniyah Pugh" after the 11-year-old was shot and killed earlier this month. She was hit by a stray bullet in a home off Goulburn on the city’s east side.
Head-on crash sends tow truck through storefront on Woodward
Police are looking into reports this crash stemmed from a road rage shooting - however, at this point, DPD haven't found any evidence of such an incident.
Police are looking into reports this crash stemmed from a road rage shooting - however, at this point, DPD haven't found any evidence of such an incident.
Shootings on I-94 and outside St. John hospital leave father and son wounded less than an hour apart
A man and his father were both wounded in a pair of shootings Monday, one taking place on I-94, and a second happening in the parking lot of Ascension St. John Hospital.
A man and his father were both wounded in a pair of shootings Monday, one taking place on I-94, and a second happening in the parking lot of Ascension St. John Hospital.
Detroit police lieutenant investigated for assaulting mentally ill woman who spit on her
Lt. Velma Hampton responded as the supervisor at the scene when the woman allegedly spit in her face - launching the 25-year DPD veteran into a tirade.
Lt. Velma Hampton responded as the supervisor at the scene when the woman allegedly spit in her face - launching the 25-year DPD veteran into a tirade.
Group of Black Detroit police officers say they were denied service at Novi's Bar Louie
"Once we left the other restaurant, as we were walking by Bar Louie, they were serving food. And that was around 11 o’clock at night," Watkins said. "So their kitchen didn’t close," he said. "It was just closed for us."
"Once we left the other restaurant, as we were walking by Bar Louie, they were serving food. And that was around 11 o’clock at night," Watkins said. "So their kitchen didn’t close," he said. "It was just closed for us."
Federal prosecutions coming for illegal gun possessions in certain parts of Detroit
In two particularly violent areas of Detroit, felons in possession of a gun could face severe federal charges as the city and government try to find ways to curb violence in the Motor City.
In two particularly violent areas of Detroit, felons in possession of a gun could face severe federal charges as the city and government try to find ways to curb violence in the Motor City.
Detroit officer dragged by Ford Mustang during street drifting incident
The officer is recovering in the hospital and the suspect driver remains at large after reversing into the deputy and dragging them along a fence line Monday.
The officer is recovering in the hospital and the suspect driver remains at large after reversing into the deputy and dragging them along a fence line Monday.
Woman's body found in a field on Detroit's east side; police investigating
The Detroit Police Department is still investigating the incident.
The Detroit Police Department is still investigating the incident.
Suspect blamed 'demonic control' for Belle Isle hit and run that killed girl, 12
"Being even under like, 'Demonic control' and that was the word he was using, and having demonic thoughts at this time," the prosecutor said. “Those are very disturbing facts that point to someone who is a danger to the community.”
"Being even under like, 'Demonic control' and that was the word he was using, and having demonic thoughts at this time," the prosecutor said. “Those are very disturbing facts that point to someone who is a danger to the community.”
65-year-old man brutally beaten clings to life, while family is desperate for justice
“His injuries were so severe I dropped the phone," she said. "His bones in his forehead were broken, his back was broken, his neck was broken, his spleen was messed up, his fingers broken. He can’t walk or talk.”
“His injuries were so severe I dropped the phone," she said. "His bones in his forehead were broken, his back was broken, his neck was broken, his spleen was messed up, his fingers broken. He can’t walk or talk.”
Two 18-year-old's charged after suspect fired at Detroit police during traffic stop
One suspect was driving while the other, hanging outside the rear right window of the vehicle, shot eight rounds at responding police.
One suspect was driving while the other, hanging outside the rear right window of the vehicle, shot eight rounds at responding police.
Detroit police arrest man who hung out of car shooting at officers
Sources tell FOX 2 a DPD taskforce arrested the 18-year-old suspect at a home in the city’s Ninth Precinct on the east side late Tuesday. Officers also arrested the three other people who were in that car.
Sources tell FOX 2 a DPD taskforce arrested the 18-year-old suspect at a home in the city’s Ninth Precinct on the east side late Tuesday. Officers also arrested the three other people who were in that car.
Detroit police shot at during car pursuit; search for suspects continues
Fortunately, none of the officers were injured. Police are still searching for the suspects.
Fortunately, none of the officers were injured. Police are still searching for the suspects.
Two people found dead in house fire on Detroit's east side Saturday night
It is being investigated as an accidental fire according to investigators.
It is being investigated as an accidental fire according to investigators.
Body found burned beyond recognition in burning car on Detroit's west side
The body was found by the Detroit Fire Department after they extinguished the car fire.
The body was found by the Detroit Fire Department after they extinguished the car fire.
Woman's body found in the trunk of a burning car on Detroit's east side
Her body was found in the trunk after the fire department put the car fire out.
Her body was found in the trunk after the fire department put the car fire out.
Armed suspect shot by police in downtown Detroit shootout Saturday night
All who were shot were treated at the scene and then taken to nearby hospitals.
All who were shot were treated at the scene and then taken to nearby hospitals.
'It's been 24 years now since someone took his life': Case still unsolved for father of 5 murdered in Detroit
“It's been 24 years now since someone took his life. He was murdered in his own home..."
“It's been 24 years now since someone took his life. He was murdered in his own home..."
10-year-old killed in car crash on Detroit's east side; police investigating
Detroit police said they found the car on fire just after midnight on Saturday.
Detroit police said they found the car on fire just after midnight on Saturday.
Detroit Police Chief James White explains how the department has used $50M
On Friday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James White both traveled to Washington, DC, for an audience with the President of the United States where they discussed how the city is using the $50 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP).
On Friday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James White both traveled to Washington, DC, for an audience with the President of the United States where they discussed how the city is using the $50 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP).