Detroit police say woman shot by officers was pointing airsoft gun at customers before fatal shooting
The woman allegedly was waving a firearm inside a gas station and denying entry to patrons before police arrived.
Detroit School Board approves vaccine requirement for teachers and staff by Feb. 18
The new mandate will affect a small percentage of staff who haven't been vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available, but testing and mask wearing must be worn in those cases.
After Oxford tragedy, schools reach out to Detroit police for active shooter training
“With our civilian population, we really push avoid being a target. Deny the suspect or assailant from getting entry. fight if you have to," he said. "We really encourage everyone to get out of the location. Barricade doors. We are trained for Detroit’s worst day. We hope it never comes.“
Former Detroit police officer charged with taking bribes amid federal corruption probe into towing practices
In the latest complaint that was unsealed, the former officer who now works in Hamtramck allegedly received a total of $7,724 in cash, vehicles, and plate costs.
Suspects wanted in fatal shooting of man outside gas station on Gratiot
They left a 21-year-old man to die. It’s puzzling for DPD detectives because security cameras at this Green Light gas station shows that no words were even exchanged.
70 violent offenders taken off the street in Operation Holiday Wrap by DPD and feds
The months-long undercover investigation closed out 70 felony warrants and led to arrests for murder, criminal sexual conduct, and robbery.
Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
Victim killed in drive-by was grandson of DPD detective, son of 911 operator
Cmdr. McGinnis says someone in a white Chrysler 300 pulled up to a block of Mark Twain at Seven Mile, around 5 p.m. last Wednesday. A passenger in the back seat rolled the window down and started firing at Brandon.
The cops who saved Christmas: Officers bust suspected package thief with dozens of boxes
"Once we got the suspect out of the car, we escorted him back to the patrol vehicle," said Officer Corey Davis. "When I looked at the packages I noticed a different name on each package with different addresses."
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts US businesses, halts some delivery operations
Amazon’s AWS suffered a major outage on Tuesday, impacting U.S. businesses across the U.S. that rely on it — including FOX properties.
Kidnapped child found safe, Detroit police arrest suspect
UPDATE: Detroit police have arrested a kidnapping suspect - Shawn Shorts, accused of abducting his girlfriend's 3-year-old child. The child was recovered by police, and is safe.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Court complaint says section of I-75 is defective, leading to deadly crash
FOX 2 has learned road construction crews experienced a problem when they poured a section of southbound I-75. Instead of fixing the issue - the transportation department opened the roadway anyway - ultimately leading to the death of two young men.
4-year-old recovering after being shot inside her home on Detroit's west side
Police say it appears the gunman fired at both the first and second floors of the house from behind a tree on Woodingham. A motive is unknown.
Woman charged with kidnapping 4 small children; officers praised for arrest before they were harmed
"When it comes to policing sometimes it’s the right place at the right time," said Officer Parrish. "That day I feel like I was at the right place at the right time - and I am happy they’re at home with you."
Video shows woman restrain small child, sit on him in school bus struggle
The video is difficult to watch - a woman forcibly restraining a small child on a school bus and at one point she appears to be sitting on him. She can also be seen apparently striking him several times.
Detroit police officers rescue 4 kidnapped children after traffic stop
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
UAW appears to approve new voting rules for electing leaders
Currently, union leaders are chosen every four years at a convention, with the delegates picked by local union offices.
Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.