Detroit police identify, still searching for suspect in fireworks shooting
On Monday, June 23, minutes before the firework display started, a fight escalated to gunshots in the area of Larned and Randolph. Detroit police say 19-year-old Romulus man Alphonso Cooper Jr. got into an altercation over a debt of $200 with another man when he allegedly pulled out a gun and fired two shots. Officials say Cooper's target, a 17-year-old from Romulus, was shot while an uninvolved 22-year-old woman in the crowd was also hit. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
On Monday, June 23, minutes before the firework display started, a fight escalated to gunshots in the area of Larned and Randolph. Detroit police say 19-year-old Romulus man Alphonso Cooper Jr. got into an altercation over a debt of $200 with another man when he allegedly pulled out a gun and fired two shots. Officials say Cooper's target, a 17-year-old from Romulus, was shot while an uninvolved 22-year-old woman in the crowd was also hit. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Detroit police name wanted suspect, one other in fireworks shooting
A suspect and a person of interest have been identified in a shooting that injured two during the Detroit fireworks show.
A suspect and a person of interest have been identified in a shooting that injured two during the Detroit fireworks show.
Prosecutor: Not enough evidence to issue charges after puppy suffered severe burns in Detroit
A puppy named Gideon suffered severe burns inside a Detroit home earlier this year, but what exactly happened to him is unclear, so charges will not be filed, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.
A puppy named Gideon suffered severe burns inside a Detroit home earlier this year, but what exactly happened to him is unclear, so charges will not be filed, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.
Detroit gas station clerk who fatally shot customer to be sentenced
A Detroit gas station clerk who killed a customer will learn his fate during his sentencing Friday.
A Detroit gas station clerk who killed a customer will learn his fate during his sentencing Friday.
Lodge Freeway closed in Downtown Detroit due to flooding from fire hydrants
Both sides of the Lodge Freeway are closed between Howard and Jefferson in Downtown Detroit.
Both sides of the Lodge Freeway are closed between Howard and Jefferson in Downtown Detroit.
Man to stand trial for murder of Detroit neurosurgeon
Desmond Burks is charged with murdering Dr. Devon Hoover. Evidence presented by the prosecutor during was revealed before a judge during preliminary hearing that lasted four days.
Desmond Burks is charged with murdering Dr. Devon Hoover. Evidence presented by the prosecutor during was revealed before a judge during preliminary hearing that lasted four days.
53 cats found living with woman in Metro Detroit motel room
It was Friday, June 20, at the Motel Six on Grand River in Farmington Hills, and as motel guest Parker Davis got closer to room 132, he saw over a dozen cats sitting outside the door and walking around.
It was Friday, June 20, at the Motel Six on Grand River in Farmington Hills, and as motel guest Parker Davis got closer to room 132, he saw over a dozen cats sitting outside the door and walking around.
Beyond Basics nonprofit focuses on reading skills to keep children from falling behind
Jacob Durrah proves what closing that gap can do. He studied Computer Science at the University of Michigan, and went on to work at General Motors and Google.
Jacob Durrah proves what closing that gap can do. He studied Computer Science at the University of Michigan, and went on to work at General Motors and Google.
Michigan Lottery office raided
According to a brief statement from MSP, officers from the Fraud Investigation Section arrived at the Michigan Lottery Office in Livonia on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation.
According to a brief statement from MSP, officers from the Fraud Investigation Section arrived at the Michigan Lottery Office in Livonia on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation.
82-year-old missing man rescued in Ann Arbor
It was an extensive search stretching over 51 hours in extreme heat as Ann Arbor police activated drones, choppers, multiple agencies, and more than 200 community volunteers.
It was an extensive search stretching over 51 hours in extreme heat as Ann Arbor police activated drones, choppers, multiple agencies, and more than 200 community volunteers.
Legal guardians charged in death of 9-year-old
Guardians of a 9-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive with numerous scars in a Detroit home last year are now facing murder charges for his death.
Guardians of a 9-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive with numerous scars in a Detroit home last year are now facing murder charges for his death.
Horrific abuse allegations after Detroit couple charged with murder in 9-year-old's death
Guardians of a 9-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive with numerous scars in a Detroit home last year are now facing murder charges for his death.
Guardians of a 9-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive with numerous scars in a Detroit home last year are now facing murder charges for his death.
Pharmacy ring busted after break-in with assist by state police Trooper 2 helicopter
Trooper 2 assisted a multi-jurisdictional task force investigating suspects wanted in multiple pharmacy break-ins, in the area of 10 Mile Road and Haggerty.
Trooper 2 assisted a multi-jurisdictional task force investigating suspects wanted in multiple pharmacy break-ins, in the area of 10 Mile Road and Haggerty.
Detroit doctor murder: Desmond Burks to stand trial for killing Devon Hoover
Desmond Burks is charged with murdering Dr. Devon Hoover after the well-known surgeon was found dead in his Boston Edison home in 2023.
Desmond Burks is charged with murdering Dr. Devon Hoover after the well-known surgeon was found dead in his Boston Edison home in 2023.
Beautification of Greenfield part of much larger improvement project in Oakland County
The roadway splitting Oak Park and Southfield services tens of thousands of vehicles a day. New gateway signage will be among the improvements greeting the drivers passing through.
The roadway splitting Oak Park and Southfield services tens of thousands of vehicles a day. New gateway signage will be among the improvements greeting the drivers passing through.
Family of Detroit man killed in hit-and-run wasn't told for 5 days; suspect still sought
They say no one in the family ever got a call from Detroit police or the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office in five days.
They say no one in the family ever got a call from Detroit police or the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office in five days.
Dr. Devon Hoover murder: Testimony describes dumping murder weapon, 'Big Money Des'
Investigators say Desmond Burks laundered money through Hoover’s cash App – ordering Cartier glasses with his credit card – stealing his wallet, phone, and watches.
Investigators say Desmond Burks laundered money through Hoover’s cash App – ordering Cartier glasses with his credit card – stealing his wallet, phone, and watches.
Body recovered from Detroit River by fire boat
Multiple witnesses reported the grim discovery, leading to 911 calls and the subsequent retrieval.
Multiple witnesses reported the grim discovery, leading to 911 calls and the subsequent retrieval.
Extreme heat leaves Jefferson apartments residents suffering without air conditioning
And to make matters worse he lost a loved one on Sunday - his beloved dog Zyn.
And to make matters worse he lost a loved one on Sunday - his beloved dog Zyn.
Man who shot church gunman: "We cannot let the devil stop us"
The gunman, who was dressed in tactical gear and armed with what sounded like a modified automatic rifle, was run down on purpose by a churchgoer who was late for the service that morning.
The gunman, who was dressed in tactical gear and armed with what sounded like a modified automatic rifle, was run down on purpose by a churchgoer who was late for the service that morning.