Celebration of life held for woman killed in crash by suspect fleeing police
Known as Kenny to friends and family, she was hit and killed a little after midnight April 28th, when a 21-year-old man speeding away from police, slammed into her SUV. It happened on the Southfield/Detroit border at west Eight Mile and the Southfield Service Drive.
Detroit police officer stabbed and shot in line of duty, is honored after his fight to recover
His tenacity earned him the Chief’s Award. DPD Chief James White says there’s no one more deserving.
Video shows bouncer beaten by Detroit police vice squad officer
"They arrested Mr. Kennebrew, that officer should be arrested," Perkins said. "If, in fact, Mr. Kennebrew had done what was done to him, he would’ve been shot, he would’ve been killed, and it would’ve been a justified killing."
Man shot and killed while talking to a friend according to Detroit police; investigation is ongoing
Detroit police are investigating a fatal shooting on Detroit's east side Sunday evening.
Man shot and killed on Detroit's northwest side, police investigating
Anyone who witnessed the crime or with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department.
Man killed on his way to work in a hit-and-run in 2021; police still seek information
“He was crossing the street to catch the bus and that's when it happened."
24-year-old shot and killed Saturday morning, Detroit police investigating
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department.
21-year-old charged in connection to fatal crash on 8 Mile
Police said they did not chase the car, but the driver ran a red light and crashed into a Ford Edge at 8 Mile Rd and Southfield Rd.
Detroit police promotion ceremony ushers in next generation of leaders
"Leadership is all about you but it’s not about you," said Detroit Police Chief James White. "It’s about the people you make an impact on - it’s about those people that you help - remember why we took this job, we took this job to help people."
Man exonerated in 2006 rape after DNA clears him, judge rules
A judge is expected to rule on the freedom of a man who has been exonerated on rape and kidnapping charges after delaying the release last week following a surprising conversation from a Detroit police officer.
Detroit police detonating munitions in Rouge Park Tuesday
Residents in and around Rouge Park Tuesday may hear some explosions. Police are detonating fireworks, which could create loud noises the department said.
Detroit police bust high-end chop shop with $450,000 worth of vehicles
Two Dodge Ram pickups were already loaded up on a shipping container — almost certain to be sold to buyers far from here.
Vigil held for 23-year-old father of two killed on Thursday in Detroit
“I should not have to bury my oldest child. It's not right."
2 years after son was gunned down at red light, family no closer to justice
Wheeler’s murder stunned everyone who knew him. He was the father of an eight-year-old boy whom he adored. He was a youth pastor at Liberty Temple Baptist Church, and dean of students at Triumph Middle School.
Justice delayed: Prisoner's exoneration on hold after Detroit police surprise announcement
The judge acknowledged an unprecedented conversation. She says a Detroit police officer came to her that morning with a binder full of what he described as evidence.
Argument leads to fatal shooting in Brewster Homes complex, gunman on the run
"We believe he was shot multiple times, I haven’t been able to confirm how many but it was multiple times," said DPD Cmdr Melissa Gardner, 3rd Precinct. "It appears it erupted out of an argument that ensued inside the home."
Man killed and teen shot by intruder; Detroit police seeking suspect
A 22-year-old man was fatally shot and a 17-year-old girl was last listed in stable condition.
Detroit police, city workers help clear elderly resident's home blight
"We’re not just the police - we want to step in and let the community know that we are here to assist them as well," Starks said.
Ukraine to get 165 bulletproof vests donated by Detroit police, Wayne County sheriffs
"Well we see the need because we see the bodies, we see the people dying, we see the people being killed - that's the need in itself," Washington said.
Drifting video of 'Sunday Funday' on YouTube leads to Detroit police arrest
The police crackdown is here to stay, with Exhibit: A – the arrest of Rickey Finley. He made it easy on investigators – advertising his social media page with decals right on his car.