A verbal altercation between a gas station employee and a customer escalated into a shooting Monday night in Detroit. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. at a gas station located on McNichols, near Conant. According to DPD, an altercation led to the employee producing a weapon from behind the counter and firing a shot. The
The Michigan State Police (MSP) has unveiled the 11 locations for its second annual Basketball Cop initiative, a statewide program designed to connect officers with young people through basketball, music, and food. The initiative aims to foster positive relationships and build community trust in a fun, family-friendly setting. Last year, the Basketball Cop initiative reached
Mike Musheinesh of Dearborn, a 44-year-old Palestinian who was born in a Syrian refugee camp and moved to the U.S. in 1987, was featured in a recent New York Times article discussing the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions on his company, Detroit Axle. Raised in East Dearborn, Musheinesh now oversees the $600 million auto parts
The Coleman A. Young Recreation Center has officially reopened after undergoing a significant $11 million renovation. The upgrades were made possible through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contributing $5.9 million, and an unlimited Tax General Obligation (UTGO) bond adding $5.1 million. The recreation center opened its doors in 1980 and had been
State Representative Donni Steele (R-Orion Township) has introduced House Bill 4477, aiming to implement water safety education in Michigan schools. The proposed legislation would require the Department of Education to develop a comprehensive water safety program for students, focusing on essential skills like proper use of flotation devices, supervision, and swimming techniques. “We live in
An investigation is underway after a fatal shooting Sunday night in Detroit. The shooting occurred on Irvington Street, near 7 Mile and I-75, around 10:30 p.m. According to witnesses at the scene, an 18-year-old was outside when an unknown suspect approached and shot him in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A Detroit man has been charged with theft and embezzlement following the disappearance of over half a million dollars from multiple ATMs. According to a criminal complaint filed in federal court, Antwaun Daniels, a former employee of Brink’s Inc., allegedly embezzled $592,160 while delivering
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Two people are dead, and two others, including a child, are injured following a shooting in Detroit on Friday evening. The incident occurred on Patton Street, near Fenkell and Evergreen. According to police, two groups were involved in a shootout. A 40-year-old woman and
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Eastpointe on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near 8 Mile and Kelly. According to authorities, a sedan pulled up to the victim’s van and fired multiple shots. One person was struck several times, including in the head, and was rushed to the hospital. Their
A Southfield man has been charged after two children under the age of 10 came forward with allegations of criminal sexual Conduct. Lawrence Edward Miles, 69, a family member of the victims, is facing three counts of First-Degree CSC and two counts of Second-Degree CSC. The charges stem from incidents that allegedly took place between
