Michigan State Police investigate fifth freeway shooting in three weeks
The fifth freeway shooting in the last three weeks took place on I-94 near Eight Mile. A car involved in the shooting came to a stop in Harper Woods about three miles away.
The fifth freeway shooting in the last three weeks took place on I-94 near Eight Mile. A car involved in the shooting came to a stop in Harper Woods about three miles away.
1 man wounded in freeway shooting near I-94 and 8 Mile
An incident being investigated on Wednesday happened near westbound I-94 near Eight Mile is the fifth in the last three and a half weeks. Neighbors saw a red car speeding away riddled with bullet holes.
An incident being investigated on Wednesday happened near westbound I-94 near Eight Mile is the fifth in the last three and a half weeks. Neighbors saw a red car speeding away riddled with bullet holes.
Forgotten Harvest, Chandler Park Academy team up for food supply help for families in need
Forgotten Harvest and the Chandler Park Academy school district in Harper Woods teamed up to feed hundreds of families.
Forgotten Harvest and the Chandler Park Academy school district in Harper Woods teamed up to feed hundreds of families.
Woman who died in Harper Woods police custody died of heart issue, medical examiner confirms
Wayne County medical examiners have determined Priscilla Slater, the woman who died in June in the custody of Harper Woods police, died of natural causes due to cardiac dysrhythmia.
Wayne County medical examiners have determined Priscilla Slater, the woman who died in June in the custody of Harper Woods police, died of natural causes due to cardiac dysrhythmia.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger says Harper Woods police is still to blame for Priscilla Slater's death
"The medical examiner thinks she suffered a cardiac event at 5 o'clock in the morning. She was not declared dead until almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon - which meant she was left alone for nine hours."
"The medical examiner thinks she suffered a cardiac event at 5 o'clock in the morning. She was not declared dead until almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon - which meant she was left alone for nine hours."
Civil Rights activists encouraged after meeting with Harper Woods officials
Community members who met with members of the Harper Woods public safety department and city walked away encouraged by what was discussed on Thursday. A day before, the city fired two officers who manipulated police reports in the case of Priscilla Slater
Community members who met with members of the Harper Woods public safety department and city walked away encouraged by what was discussed on Thursday. A day before, the city fired two officers who manipulated police reports in the case of Priscilla Slater
Activists in Harper Woods call for audit of criminal justice system in city
Community members who met with members of the Harper Woods public safety department and city walked away encouraged by what was discussed on Thursday. A day before, the city fired two officers who manipulated police reports in the case of Priscilla Slater.
Community members who met with members of the Harper Woods public safety department and city walked away encouraged by what was discussed on Thursday. A day before, the city fired two officers who manipulated police reports in the case of Priscilla Slater.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger calls for charges in Priscilla Slater's death investigation
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger is calling for criminal charges for the two police officers who were fired after a woman died while in police custody in Harper Woods.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger is calling for criminal charges for the two police officers who were fired after a woman died while in police custody in Harper Woods.
2 Harper Woods police officers fired for concealing, manipulating evidence in death of woman in custody
Priscilla Slater was arrested June 8 and died June 10. The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety said the 38-year-old was found unresponsive in a holding cell. Medics tried to revive her, but it was too late.
Priscilla Slater was arrested June 8 and died June 10. The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety said the 38-year-old was found unresponsive in a holding cell. Medics tried to revive her, but it was too late.
Fired Harper Woods officers altered police reports after death of woman held in custody, city says
The information was redacted from the police department a couple days after her death at the time of the protests that were held.
The information was redacted from the police department a couple days after her death at the time of the protests that were held.
Harper Woods mayor resigns after allegedly using white supremacist remark in private meeting
Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter has resigned after pressure mounted following a comment he made in a private meeting that he understands why a white person would become a white supremacist.
Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter has resigned after pressure mounted following a comment he made in a private meeting that he understands why a white person would become a white supremacist.
Pressure mounts for Harper Woods mayor to resign following white supremacist remark
The pressure is mounting for Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter to resign after making a comment sympathizing with white supremacy while leading a city that is Black-majority.
The pressure is mounting for Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter to resign after making a comment sympathizing with white supremacy while leading a city that is Black-majority.
Harper Woods mayor allegedly said he understands 'why white people can become white supremacists'
Resident and community leader Jaye Hill was stunned upon hearing words allegedly spoken by Poynter.
Resident and community leader Jaye Hill was stunned upon hearing words allegedly spoken by Poynter.
Harper Woods school's dean of students shot and killed stopped at red light on Livernois
Wheeler was gunned down on July 8 at Livernois and Ewald Circle.
Wheeler was gunned down on July 8 at Livernois and Ewald Circle.
6 Harper Woods Personnel placed on leave following the death of Priscilla Slater
On Saturday, the city of Harper Woods’ Department of Public Safety announced that 6 Department Personnel have been placed on leave following the death of Priscilla Slater.
On Saturday, the city of Harper Woods’ Department of Public Safety announced that 6 Department Personnel have been placed on leave following the death of Priscilla Slater.
Emotions boil over at protest for Black woman who died in Harper Woods police custody
The mayor, and Harper Woods police chief - came to the protest to answer questions surrounding the death of Priscilla Slater - who died in a holding cell in the city's lockup this week.
The mayor, and Harper Woods police chief - came to the protest to answer questions surrounding the death of Priscilla Slater - who died in a holding cell in the city's lockup this week.
Family of woman who died in Harper Woods police custody wants answers
"There is no possible way that police taking care of her, would not see someone was in a serious medical need and obtain medical help," Fieger said. "She didn't just up and die in the jail. She was there for 36 hours."
"There is no possible way that police taking care of her, would not see someone was in a serious medical need and obtain medical help," Fieger said. "She didn't just up and die in the jail. She was there for 36 hours."
Detroit man charged with shooting at several people from car in Harper Woods motel parking lot
Police say Lewis Nichols was in the rear seat of a car at the Parkcrest Inn firing a 9mm pistol at people - although there were no victims reported being shot.
Police say Lewis Nichols was in the rear seat of a car at the Parkcrest Inn firing a 9mm pistol at people - although there were no victims reported being shot.
Protesters organize peaceful protest in Harper Woods
One day after violent protests erupted across the country, more than 200 cars gathered in Harper Woods to peacefully protest police brutality.
One day after violent protests erupted across the country, more than 200 cars gathered in Harper Woods to peacefully protest police brutality.
COVID-19 survivor shares story of her battle and now makes PPE for others
Pamala Pettigrew got bad news while she was in the hospital with COVID-19. She had been running a fever for a while and even though she was improving, she says the doctor delivered a message that was terrifying.
Pamala Pettigrew got bad news while she was in the hospital with COVID-19. She had been running a fever for a while and even though she was improving, she says the doctor delivered a message that was terrifying.