2-year-old shoots himself with gun on Detroit's east side, expected to recover
The child was on a bed while an unregistered firearm owned by his mother was under the bed. Detroit Police Chief James White said that somehow the child got under the bed and shot himself with the gun.
The child was on a bed while an unregistered firearm owned by his mother was under the bed. Detroit Police Chief James White said that somehow the child got under the bed and shot himself with the gun.
CPL holder charged with shooting and killing two men in Detroit liquor store fight
A licensed CPL carrier has been charged with shooting and killing two other men after a fight at a liquor store on Tuesday.
A licensed CPL carrier has been charged with shooting and killing two other men after a fight at a liquor store on Tuesday.
16-year-old shooting suspect arrested in killing of teen at Detroit gas station
Police are still investigating and say it appears the teen arrested in this case got help hiding out from officers, and those people could face charges for doing so, as well.
Police are still investigating and say it appears the teen arrested in this case got help hiding out from officers, and those people could face charges for doing so, as well.
Detroit police announce east side drug, weapon bust with Operation: Restore Order
During "Operation Restore Order" DPD said the teams made 14 felony arrests and recovered cocaine, suspected heroin, pills, firearms and more than $20,000.
During "Operation Restore Order" DPD said the teams made 14 felony arrests and recovered cocaine, suspected heroin, pills, firearms and more than $20,000.
Man fatally shot by known person in a Detroit parking lot, nearby police ran to the scene
The suspect was arrested by police, but a second person that was in the car got away.
The suspect was arrested by police, but a second person that was in the car got away.
Worker stabbed, fatally shoots attacker at Prime + Proper in downtown Detroit
Detroit police said there was an altercation between the employee at Prime and Proper restaurant and the person who ultimately stabbed him about 12:10 a.m. Sunday.
Detroit police said there was an altercation between the employee at Prime and Proper restaurant and the person who ultimately stabbed him about 12:10 a.m. Sunday.
3-year-old child that shot himself is currently in stable condition, gun owner was arrested
The relative that visited the home with the gun in their jacket was arrested. The 3-year-old, previously in critical condition, is currently stable.
The relative that visited the home with the gun in their jacket was arrested. The 3-year-old, previously in critical condition, is currently stable.
Mothers of Detroit teens shot and killed in car say prosecutor won't file charges 1 year later
"I just cannot successfully live here anymore and be an honest taxpayer and honestly walk the streets knowing someone shot our kids at a red light and they’re still walking the streets," said Brooks. "And I can be at the gas station pumping my gas right next to them."
"I just cannot successfully live here anymore and be an honest taxpayer and honestly walk the streets knowing someone shot our kids at a red light and they’re still walking the streets," said Brooks. "And I can be at the gas station pumping my gas right next to them."
Detroit police name 16-year-old person of interest in teen's slaying at gas station
Police are looking to speak with Mehki Green, who they believe has information on the suspect shooter that allegedly murdered 15-year-old Robert Harris at a gas station.
Police are looking to speak with Mehki Green, who they believe has information on the suspect shooter that allegedly murdered 15-year-old Robert Harris at a gas station.
DPD Chief says officers have done nothing wrong amid spike in CCW gun arrests
"I hoped to be standing here telling you that we didn’t have a murder this year," he said. "But already we’ve had quite a few, and oh yeah, some of them were CPL holders who pulled the trigger over simple disputes."
"I hoped to be standing here telling you that we didn’t have a murder this year," he said. "But already we’ve had quite a few, and oh yeah, some of them were CPL holders who pulled the trigger over simple disputes."
Hit and run kills woman at Seven Mile and Telegraph
On video, you can see the driver slow down after the hitting woman and then speed off. Police say medics rushed the woman to a nearby hospital in critical condition where she succumbed to her injuries.
On video, you can see the driver slow down after the hitting woman and then speed off. Police say medics rushed the woman to a nearby hospital in critical condition where she succumbed to her injuries.
Detroit serial sex offender cut tether, sexually assaulted woman at gunpoint, police say
"She’s a hero. She’s a hero. And I want to tell her she’s a hero. And I want to tell her thank you for what she did, thank you for coming forward," said the DPD captain of the assault survivor."It’s a relief because we know for a fact individuals like that - they just don’t stop."
"She’s a hero. She’s a hero. And I want to tell her she’s a hero. And I want to tell her thank you for what she did, thank you for coming forward," said the DPD captain of the assault survivor."It’s a relief because we know for a fact individuals like that - they just don’t stop."
Attorney group: Black drivers targeted in DPD stops leading to legal CCW owners receiving felonies
A group of defense attorneys say Detroit police and the Wayne County prosecutor are targeting Black motorists for improperly carrying a concealed weapon.
A group of defense attorneys say Detroit police and the Wayne County prosecutor are targeting Black motorists for improperly carrying a concealed weapon.
Suspects seen firing shots by Detroit police are arrested after short pursuit
The suspects were spotted by police firing shots from their vehicle. When Detroit police attempted to pull them over, they fled and tried to elude police, said Cmdr. Darin Szilagy.
The suspects were spotted by police firing shots from their vehicle. When Detroit police attempted to pull them over, they fled and tried to elude police, said Cmdr. Darin Szilagy.
Family of 15-year-old killed at gas station desperate for gunman to be caught
Robert Harris, was gunned down at the gas station at Seven Mile and E. Outer Drive in Detroit Friday night. His 14-year-old brother witnessed the shooting.
Robert Harris, was gunned down at the gas station at Seven Mile and E. Outer Drive in Detroit Friday night. His 14-year-old brother witnessed the shooting.
12-year-old shot inside second floor bedroom inside home in Detroit
The child was wounded in the leg when the suspect fired shots into the house located between Whittier and Morang.
The child was wounded in the leg when the suspect fired shots into the house located between Whittier and Morang.
Detroit police look for gunman who killed 15-year-old in store on 7 Mile
At 8:55 p.m. the teen was fatally shot in the 11000 block of E. Seven Mile Road near Outer Drive. Police are looking for the suspect who was accompanied by another male.
At 8:55 p.m. the teen was fatally shot in the 11000 block of E. Seven Mile Road near Outer Drive. Police are looking for the suspect who was accompanied by another male.
DPD: Mother says she was cleaning gun when her 4-year-old was shot; girl expected to recover
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the arm and leg, and her mother is in custody after changing her story about an attempted robbery - and admitting her gun went off while she was cleaning it.
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the arm and leg, and her mother is in custody after changing her story about an attempted robbery - and admitting her gun went off while she was cleaning it.
Detroit police make massive drug seizure worth $1.5M on city's west side
Inside the home in the 18500 block of Dale Street, among the drugs confiscated were 290.9 grams of fentranyl (with a street value of $523,620.00), 1468.2 grams of cocaine (worth $587,280), and 235.6 grams of meth (valued at $425,880).
Inside the home in the 18500 block of Dale Street, among the drugs confiscated were 290.9 grams of fentranyl (with a street value of $523,620.00), 1468.2 grams of cocaine (worth $587,280), and 235.6 grams of meth (valued at $425,880).
Detroit Police Chief encouraged but not celebrating reduction in homicides, non-fatal shootings in 2021
Chief James White said he was encouraged by the figures, which showed a 4% fall in homicides and a 9% fall in non-fatal shootings. But he also said the figures were too high to celebrate.
Chief James White said he was encouraged by the figures, which showed a 4% fall in homicides and a 9% fall in non-fatal shootings. But he also said the figures were too high to celebrate.