Detroit's Craig excoriates Shelby Township police chief, says he should be fired for inflammatory posts
After tweets promoting police brutality by Shelby Twp Chief Robert Shelide, DPD Chief James Craig and Pastor Maurice Harwick think he should lose his job.
After tweets promoting police brutality by Shelby Twp Chief Robert Shelide, DPD Chief James Craig and Pastor Maurice Harwick think he should lose his job.
Two charged, one missing in case of 21-year-old Eastpointe man killed first night of protests
A manhunt is underway for Tyjon Casaya-Scott Hites, a 19-year-old man believed to be the shooter in connection with the 21-year-old Eastpointe man who was killed May 29. Detroit Police have already arrested Ooni Bryant as an accomplice.
A manhunt is underway for Tyjon Casaya-Scott Hites, a 19-year-old man believed to be the shooter in connection with the 21-year-old Eastpointe man who was killed May 29. Detroit Police have already arrested Ooni Bryant as an accomplice.
Detroit student group wants Black Lives Matter mural to be painted on Juneteenth
The students have already organized meetings with street artists and muralists. FOX 2 has contacted the mayor's office to see if it's possible - and they are looking into it.
The students have already organized meetings with street artists and muralists. FOX 2 has contacted the mayor's office to see if it's possible - and they are looking into it.
Black and Mobile delivery app exclusively partners with restaurants owned by African-Americans
"We're putting the Black dollars back into the Black community, we only deliver for Black-owned businesses," said Johnae Kimbrough, delivery worker.
"We're putting the Black dollars back into the Black community, we only deliver for Black-owned businesses," said Johnae Kimbrough, delivery worker.
At least 2 of 3 bodies found in Detroit house fire had bullet wounds; DPD make arrests
All three men were seated in chairs. Autopsies on two of the victims determined they had been shot. Autopsy results on the third victim is pending.
All three men were seated in chairs. Autopsies on two of the victims determined they had been shot. Autopsy results on the third victim is pending.
Black pastors share thoughts on how to continue Black Lives Matter movement after protests end
We talk with two pastors who share their thoughts on how the Black Lives Matter movement can continue on once all the organized events and rallies come to an end.
We talk with two pastors who share their thoughts on how the Black Lives Matter movement can continue on once all the organized events and rallies come to an end.
Two in custody after Detroit house fire early Thursday morning kills three
Three men have died following a house fire in Detroit. Police believe it started around midnight Thursday. At least one neighbor who believes his good friend died in the fire suspects arson played a role in the fire.
Three men have died following a house fire in Detroit. Police believe it started around midnight Thursday. At least one neighbor who believes his good friend died in the fire suspects arson played a role in the fire.
Memorial service held for DPD officer who died from 2017 shooting
Family, friends and a sea of members from the Detroit Police Department attended a memorial service Wednesday for Corporal Waldis Johnson, who died after being shot in the line of duty in 2017.
Family, friends and a sea of members from the Detroit Police Department attended a memorial service Wednesday for Corporal Waldis Johnson, who died after being shot in the line of duty in 2017.
Storms slice through east side leaving trail of damage in Detroit, Grosse Pointe
After severe storms rolled through southeastern Michigan, some residential pockets suffered down trees, power outages and plenty of clean up.
After severe storms rolled through southeastern Michigan, some residential pockets suffered down trees, power outages and plenty of clean up.
Detroit demonstrators march for 13th straight night for racial justice
The threat of severe weather on Wednesday did not stop the movement that's taken up residence outside Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, every afternoon at 4 p.m.
The threat of severe weather on Wednesday did not stop the movement that's taken up residence outside Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, every afternoon at 4 p.m.
Dumping spot on Detroit street has neighbors fed up
Residents want help after a former neighbor helped start what became an illegal dumping eyesore for this neighborhood.
Residents want help after a former neighbor helped start what became an illegal dumping eyesore for this neighborhood.
Detroit's Pingree Farms needs volunteers, donations after coronavirus crisis cancels goat yoga
"We are digging holes, putting plants in, watering, and we could really use your help," said Derrick Quandt, Pingree Farms.
"We are digging holes, putting plants in, watering, and we could really use your help," said Derrick Quandt, Pingree Farms.
Defunding the police is not what it sounds like, say activists and academics
"What we mean by dismantling and defunding the police, is instead of having our response to social ills be brute force, let's actually restore and heal and resolve," said activist Tristan Taylor.
"What we mean by dismantling and defunding the police, is instead of having our response to social ills be brute force, let's actually restore and heal and resolve," said activist Tristan Taylor.
Detroit Public Schools releases 2020-21 reopening plan, includes small classes, face masks for students
Detroit Public Schools released its initial plan for the 2020-21 school year, which includes smaller class sizes, staggered scheduled, virtual learning, and face masks for students.
Detroit Public Schools released its initial plan for the 2020-21 school year, which includes smaller class sizes, staggered scheduled, virtual learning, and face masks for students.
Detroit protest leader unenthusiastic after delivering list of 11 demands to Mayor Mike Duggan
Detroit Will Breathe is protesting again in Detroit at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Organizers said there is no end in sight in their protests.
Detroit Will Breathe is protesting again in Detroit at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Organizers said there is no end in sight in their protests.
Detroit protest leaders list ending Project Greenlight among 11 demands for Mayor Mike Duggan
Leaders of the Detroit protest group, Detroit Will Breathe, have listed 11 things they want the city of Detroit to do to make the streets safer for everyone.
Leaders of the Detroit protest group, Detroit Will Breathe, have listed 11 things they want the city of Detroit to do to make the streets safer for everyone.
Further burdened by COVID-19, Detroit plans $31 million in rent relief options for residents
Detroit plans to invest $31 million in housing relief for residents struggling with paying rent amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit plans to invest $31 million in housing relief for residents struggling with paying rent amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design company makes Black Lives Matter yard signs for charity: 'this is a movement, not a moment'
Now Jenna and Mandell are teaming up with Signs by Tomorrow and are making hundreds more. This lifelong Detroiter says friends and neighbors and total strangers are purchasing them for $40 each with the proceeds going to the NAACP, The Detroit Justice Center and the Black Lives Matter Detroit Network.
Now Jenna and Mandell are teaming up with Signs by Tomorrow and are making hundreds more. This lifelong Detroiter says friends and neighbors and total strangers are purchasing them for $40 each with the proceeds going to the NAACP, The Detroit Justice Center and the Black Lives Matter Detroit Network.
On 11th night Detroit protest march goes to Algiers motel incident site from 1967 rebellion
"You are our hope, you are the promise ... everything that we've done, has been for this moment for you to recognize your value and your worth," said activist Monica Lewis Patrick.
"You are our hope, you are the promise ... everything that we've done, has been for this moment for you to recognize your value and your worth," said activist Monica Lewis Patrick.
Public defenders lead march for Black lives and against injustice
On Monday, Wayne County attorneys and peaceful protesters marched in solidarity from the federal courthouse to the Wayne County Jail and the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice. The Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit led this charge.
On Monday, Wayne County attorneys and peaceful protesters marched in solidarity from the federal courthouse to the Wayne County Jail and the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice. The Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit led this charge.