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When firefighters entered the home, they found the bodies of 7-year-old De'Lon Wheeler and 6-year-old Damarion Wheeler in the front room of a two-story home.
Family members are mourning the sudden and untimely death of two young boys following a Christmas Day house fire on Detroit’s east side. When firefighters entered the home, they found th…
#BREAKING 2 children have died and 3 other children were injured following a Christmas morning fire on Detroit's east side.
The fire broke out at a home in the 20000 block of Helen, which is near 8 Mile & Van Dyke.
According to fire officials, a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old were found dead in the front living room of the two-story home.
Three other children as well as their mother were also injured when they were forced to jump out of a second-floor window to get to safety.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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#BREAKING: An off-duty Detroit police officer was shot during a shootout with a driver who repeatedly rammed into her vehicle on I-75 in Southwest Detroit.
The incident happened around midnight on I-75 near Springwells.
MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/off-duty-police-officer-injured-in-shootout-on-i-75-in-southwest-detroit
DOUBLE SHOOTING: A man is dead and a woman was injured after they were shot while attempting to buy roller skates from an individual at a Detroit gas station.
The incident unfolded Wednesday evening at the BP gas station located at the intersection of 7 Mile & Woodward.
MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/man-killed-woman-injured-after-attempting-to-buy-roller-skates-at-detroit-gas-station
Garden City police are investigating after two people were found dead and a third was injured during a stabbing Wednesday morning.
Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/police-investigate-stabbing-in-garden-city
Sade S. Scott, 33, AKA 'Range Rover Porch Pirate', was charged with two counts of misdemeanor mail theft.
She pled not guilty and was given a $1500 bond.
Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/range-rover-porch-pirate-charged
State Troopers created 22 individual backpacks filled with hats, gloves, scarfs, blankets, wet wipes, masks, hand sanitizers, food, and much more.
These backpacks will be distributed to Detroit's homeless.
FATAL CRASH: A 66-year-old bicyclist is dead after he was struck by a semi-truck in Southwest Detroit.
Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/man-killed-after-being-hit-by-semi-truck-in-southwest-detroit
#UPDATE: Dearborn police are investigating after a man was shot during a robbery attempt Monday evening.
The incident happened at about 5:40 p.m. at the Fairlane Town Center on Michigan Avenue.
Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/man-shot-during-attempted-robbery-at-fairlane-mall-in-dearborn
JUST IN: Westland police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured.
The incident occurred Saturday night in the 400 block of Apple, which is located inside Westland Meadows.
The shooting happened during a home invasion. The exact circumstances are still being investigated.
Their conditions are not available at the moment.
Stay with MDN as we continue to update this incident.
themetrodetroitnews.com/westland-police-investigate-double-shooting
JUST IN: The Range Rover porch pirate was arrested on Detroit's west side on Saturday evening.
According to police, officers recognized the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Joy Rd & Meyers at around 6:45 pm.
After a search of the vehicle, officers found several stolen packages.
The Range Rover was also stolen, police say.
The 33-year-old female suspect was arrested shortly after.
Video: instagram.com/p/CI_6zluFyMK/?igshid=kmaovj3h2rew
The suspect had an altercation with the sisters before he fatally shot them.
DETROIT (MDN)- Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed two young sisters in Detroit on Friday. The shooting happened at around 3:50 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Lantz, which…
#BREAKING: Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left two women dead.
The shooting happened on Friday at around 3:50 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Lantz, which is near the major intersections of 7 Mile & Woodward Ave.
According to police, a known suspect had an altercation with two females, a 21-year-old and an 18-year-old, before he fatally shot them.
Police say they are searching for an 18-year-old male suspect.
themetrodetroitnews.com/police-search-for-gunman-who-shot-killed-young-sisters-in-detroit
#NEW: The State health director revised the statewide epidemic order Friday.
Below discloses what's allowed and what's not allowed. The order is expected to expire on Jan 15th.
#BREAKING: Gov. Whitmer's administration is expected to extend the indoor dining ban but allow casinos, cinemas, bowling alleys to reopen through Jan 15th, according to multiple reports.
Under the order, bars and restaurants must remain closed for dine-in service but can remain open for outdoor dining, carry-out, and delivery.
Casinos, cinemas, bowling alleys, and stadiums are allowed to reopen under limitations.
High schools will also be allowed to reopen for in-person instruction starting Jan 4th.
#BREAKING: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce the reopening of in-person instruction at Michigan high schools. Schools will be allowed to reopen on Jan 4th.
#BREAKING: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has died within the past hour after a long battle with COVID-19, family members have confirmed.
A patrol car was struck Thursday night while troopers were working numerous crashes on eastbound I-94 near I-275.
According to authorities, a trooper was in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated when a driver lost control and hit the patrol car.
The driver continued down the guardrail and struck a second civilian vehicle. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
"Please remember to slow down and move over when you see emergency vehicles," State police said.
FREEWAY SHOOTING: Michigan State Police are investigating a possible freeway shooting that left a man hospitalized.
The shooting reportedly happened Tuesday night in the area of I-96 & Southfield Fwy.
MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/police-investigate-possible-freeway-shooting-in-detroit
JUST IN: Ecorse police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead.
The incident happened late Tuesday evening near Ecorse High School, which is located in the area of Outer Dr. & W. Jefferson Ave.
According to witnesses, the male victim crashed into a tree after he was shot. Two other people were in the car at the time of the shooting.
The suspect is still on the run. No description is available at the moment.
The circumstances are still under investigation.
DOUBLE SHOOTING: Detroit police are investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and another injured on the city’s west side.
MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/1-dead-1-injured-in-shooting-on-detroits-west-side
DOUBLE SHOOTING: Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left two males dead early Saturday morning.
Police say the victims were found shot to death at a home located in the area of W. 7 Mile & Heyden.
We are working on gathering more information details. Check back for updates.
#UPDATE: The boy was struck in the stomach.
DETROIT (MDN)- A 9-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after police say he was accidentally shot by his father on Detroit’s east side. The incident happened Thursday evening in the 10000 block …
#BREAKING: A 9-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after police say he was accidentally shot by his father on Detroit’s east side.
The incident happened Thursday evening in the 10000 block of Morang, which is right off of Cadieux.
UPDATE: themetrodetroitnews.com/dad-cleaning-handgun-accidentally-shoots-9-year-old-son-in-detroit
UPDATE: A four-month investigation across Wayne County led state police to $800,000 in cash, over 36,000 illegal prescription pills, and 9 guns. Four luxury cars and $300,000 in watches were also seized.
Police say they arrested two suspects, a 36-year-old Dearborn man, and a 42-year-old Inkster man.
As part of this investigation police also located a warehouse that contained a marijuana grow operation of over 100 plants.
"Those individuals arrested during this investigation are believed to be a major supplier of illegal prescription drugs in the metro Detroit area," state police said.
The suspects were released pending authorization of charges.
#BREAKING: A mother is dead and a little boy is in critical condition after they were pulled out of a house fire on Detroit's west side.
Police say the mother suffered a gunshot wound to the head. The boy suffered burns and smoke inhalation.
MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/mother-killed-child-critically-injured-after-shooting-house-fire-in-detroit
#BREAKING: The Whitmer administration has extended the closures of schools, colleges, restaurants, casinos, and more through Dec. 20th.
MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/whitmer-administration-extends-partial-shutdown-through-dec-20
Could the government require people to get it? Could people who refuse to roll up their sleeves get banned from stores or lose their jobs?
(KGTV) — As drugmakers race to deliver the new Covid-19 vaccine, several legal questions are emerging: could the government require people to get it? Could people who refuse to roll up their …
JUST IN: Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for COVID-19.
JUST IN: An investigation is underway after a father was reportedly shot by his son during a dispute in Dearborn, sources tell MDN.
The shooting happened Saturday night in the 1000 block of N.Denwood, which is near the major intersections of Ford & Telegraph Road.
MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/dearborn-police-investigate-after-man-shot
#BREAKING: Detroit police are working a barricaded gunman situation on the city’s west side.
The incident began at around 5:00 pm in the area of Greenfield & W. Chicago.
MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/barricaded-gunman-situation-unfolding-on-detroits-west-side-residents-told-to-shelter-in-place
After jumping on the freeway, the victim was struck by a car.
DETROIT (MDN)- A young man jumped from an overpass onto the Lodge Freeway after being shot at on Detroit’s west side. The incident happened Sunday evening on W. 7 Mile Road & Lodge Freewa…
#BREAKING: The Detroit Lions have fired head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn, the team announced on Saturday.
SHOOTNG: One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting on Detroit’s west side.
MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-on-detroits-west-side
President Donald Trump tweeted Friday morning that president-elect Joe Biden had to "prove" his votes weren't fraudulent in order to enter the White House. He continued on to say Detroit and other cities had massive voter fraud.
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#BREAKING: A 9-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after police say he was accidentally shot by his father on Detroit’s east side. The incident happened Thursday evening in the 10000 block of Morang, which is right off of Cadieux. UPDATE: themetrodetroitnews.com/dad-cleaning-handgun-accidentally-shoots-9-year-old-son-in-detroit
#BREAKING: Detroit police are working a barricaded gunman situation on the city’s west side. The incident began at around 5:00 pm in the area of Greenfield & W. Chicago. MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/barricaded-gunman-situation-unfolding-on-detroits-west-side-residents-told-to-shelter-in-place
CARJACKING The Detroit Police Department needs help in locating a suspect wanted in connection to a carjacking that happened on the city’s west side. MORE: themetrodetroitnews.com/detroit-police-seek-carjacking-suspect
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Two children were rushed to the hospital after being involved in a rollover crash on Detroit's east side. The crash happened Monday night in the area of E. 7 Mile & Chalmers. The aftermath was caught on a man's GoPro camera. DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/two-children-rescued-after-roll-over-car-crash-on-detroits-east-side
HAPPENING NOW: Firefighters are battling an apartment fire on Detroit's west side. The apartment is located in the area of W. Chicago and Southfield Fwy. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
'STOP THE VOTE': Election challengers halted outside of TCF Center by security and police as they chant “stop the vote,” referring to absentee ballot counting going on inside. This comes after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit trying to halt the vote count in Michigan. To learn more about the lawsuit click here: themetrodetroitnews.com/trump-campaign-files-lawsuit-to-stop-vote-counting-in-michigan/ 🎥: Annalise F
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Video captures a man firing multiple shots into a Detroit home with two children inside. Police say an argument happened right before the shooting. Both individuals in the video were arrested shortly after. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/video-captures-man-shooting-into-detroit-home-with-children-inside
#BREAKING: A 7-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after she was shot in the back of the head on Detroit's east side. The incident happened Wednesday night in the 3900 block of Bedford, which is near the major intersections of Mack Ave. & Outer Dr. According to police, a person in a dark blue Dodge Charger shot multiple times into the home, striking the girl in the head while she was sitting on the couch. The suspect fled the scene afterward. Officials believe the house was targeted, but the girl was not the intended target. Police say the girl is currently listed in critical condition.
HAPPENING NOW: Police are investigating a double shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and an 18-year-old injured in Harper Woods. The shooting happened Thursday night outside Eastland Mall. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/double-shooting-leaves-one-person-dead-another-injured-outside-eastland-mall
#BREAKINGUPDATE: Officials: Remains of woman missing since 2001 was not found at Galaxy Coney Island in Detroit: Auburn Hills police department with the assistance of DPD, FBI, and MSP executed a search warrant this morning at the Galaxy Coney Island in Detroit. Galaxy Coney Island is located on Schaefer and Grand River Ave. Officials say they were digging the basement of the restaurant in an attempt to find a missing woman’s remains from 2001. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/officials-remains-of-woman-missing-since-2001-was-not-found-at-galaxy-coney-island-in-detroit
FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING: A Dearborn police officer shot and killed an armed man who stabbed his girlfriend multiple times early Sunday morning. The incident happened at an apartment complex in the 22000 block of Park, which is near the area of Monroe and Michigan Ave. Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/dearborn-police-shoot-and-kill-knife-wielding-man-who-stabbed-girlfriend
BREAKING UPDATE: Detroit police are on the scene of a shooting that left two people injured including a 4-year-old girl. Police are in the 11000 block of Burlingame, which is near Livernois and Grand River Ave. Police say the suspect showed up to the location and opened fire on the victims. The 4-year-old girl and 22-year-old man were transported to the hospital. Both are listed in temporary serious condition. Related- Suspected wanted in connection: facebook.com/117253926329586/posts/380493096672333/?extid=0evLMy5RiagppPw2&d=now
BREAKING UPDATE: Detroit police are on the scene of a shooting that left two people injured including a 4-year-old girl. Police are in the 11000 block of Burlingame, which is near Livernois and Grand River Ave. Police say the suspect showed up to the location and opened fire on the victims. The 4-year-old girl and 22-year-old man were transported to the hospital. Both are listed in temporary serious condition. Related- Suspected wanted in connection: facebook.com/117253926329586/posts/380493096672333/?extid=0evLMy5RiagppPw2&d=now
Michigan State Police are investigating a possible freeway shooting that injured two people. The shooting was reported on SB Lodge (M-10) near Livernois. Update: themetrodetroitnews.com/traffic-stop-leads-police-to-find-two-men-with-gunshot-wounds-in-detroit
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who ignited a box of fireworks inside a west side gas station. More details: themetrodetroitnews.com/detroit-police-seek-man-who-ignited-fireworks-inside-west-side-gas-station
UPDATE: themetrodetroitnews.com/man-shoots-own-mother-and-sister-to-death-later-killed-by-dearborn-heights-police #BREAKING: Dearborn Heights Police along with multiple agencies are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect killed. The incident happened Saturday afternoon at the Cherry Hill Village Apartments, which is located in the area of Cherry Hill Rd & Yorkshire Blvd. "Dearborn Heights police responded to Yorkshire Street in Dearborn Heights for a shooting that had occurred or was ongoing. Preliminary investigation revealed that one suspect shot and killed two people," Michigan State Police said in a statement. A witness told MDN when officers arrived at the scene the suspect was on a balcony with a rifle. The officers gave the man commands to put the gun down, but he refused, and fired shots at police. Officers returned fire and killed the man. According to family members, the victims were the suspect's sister and mother.
SHOTS FIRED DURING FOOT PURSUIT: Detroit police are on the scene where a suspect fired a single shot during a foot pursuit. The incident happened in the area of Mendota & Elmira on the city’s west side. The suspect was taken into custody and a weapon has been recovered. No injuries have been reported. Stay with MDN as we update the incident.
DRIVE-BY SHOOTING: The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred on the city’s east side. The incident happened on Saturday, August 8, at approximately 2:20 p.m. in the 2400 block of Townsend. According to police, the suspects pulled up in a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion and fired shots into an occupied house. The suspects fled the scene only to return a few minutes and fired shots into the house again, then fled the scene. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/detroit-police-seek-two-suspects-involved-in-drive-by-shooting-on-the-citys-east-side
TRIPLE SHOOTING SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE: Two innocent bystanders were struck by stray bullets when a gunfight erupted inside the Detroit One Coney Island on Woodward Ave near Mack Ave in Downtown Detroit. More details: themetrodetroitnews.com/one-dead-2-injured-after-gunfight-at-detroit-coney-island (Warning Graphic Video)
BREAKING: AK Steel and Ford Motor Co. engine plant are currently on lockdown as authorities search for a man who ran away from police. The suspect is considered “armed and dangerous," police say. UPDATE/PHOTOS: www.facebook.com/117253926329586/posts/336925891029054/?d=n
BREAKING: MDN obtains exclusive footage of the moments before the officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the area of Grand River & Meyers on the city’s west side. Video captures the officers getting out of the vehicle and the man running in their direction, still swinging the weapon. He was told to drop the weapon multiple times but he refused. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/police-man-wielding-sword-fatally-shot-by-detroit-officers/ PHOTOS: www.facebook.com/117253926329586/posts/331907951530848/?d=n *This is not the full video of the incident.*
DETROIT POLICE OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING The Detroit Police Department has released body cam and dashcam footage of the officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday, July 23rd. According to Detroit Police Chief James Craig, officers were in the area conducting surveillance on a suspect who was connected to a quadruple shooting that left a teen dead, another in grave condition, and two other teens in critical condition. More Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/police-release-body-camera-video-of-deadly-detroit-officer-involved-shooting Quadruple Teen Shooting Details: www.facebook.com/117253926329586/posts/323361019052208/?d=n
OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING: After a brief pursuit on the city's east side, a police officer shot and killed an armed suspect who was involved in a quadruple shooting that left two teens in grave condition and another two in serious condition over the weekend, Detroit police Chief Craig said in a press briefing. The incident happened Thursday evening in the area of McKinney and Whittier. Officer-involved shooting story details: themetrodetroitnews.com/suspect-in-weekend-quadruple-shooting-shot-and-killed-by-detroit-police-officer Four teens shot over the weekend details: www.facebook.com/117253926329586/posts/323361019052208/?d=n
FATAL SHOOTING: Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left a 67-year-old woman dead on the city’s east side. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m in the area of Chester St & Radnor, which is near I-94 & Moross. According to police, the 67-year-old woman was found inside her home with a gunshot wound to the body. Medic responded and pronounced her dead on arrival. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/67-year-old-woman-shot-and-killed-on-detroits-east-side
TRIPLE SHOOTING: Detroit police are investigating a triple shooting that left three men injured on the city’s northwest side. The shooting happened on Tuesday at around 6:30 p.m., at the BP gas station located in the area of Grandview and W Seven Mile Road. Police say three men ages 21, 24, and 26 were injured as a result of the shooting. MORE DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/video-triple-shooting-at-detroit-gas-station .
DOUBLE SHOOTING: Dearborn police are on the scene investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another in critical condition. The incident happened in the area of Tireman and Chase at the Five star liquor store, at around 10:15 p.m. This is a very active scene at the moment. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown. The suspects are still on the run. Stay with MDN as we continue to update this incident.
BODY CAM AND DASH VIDEO RELEASED (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Detroit police have released the following bodycam that shows the officer-involved shooting that happened Friday afternoon on Detroit's west side. More Details: themetrodetroitnews.com/video-shows-man-opening-fire-on-officers-before-being-killed/
DETROIT POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING: An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a 20-year-old man who officials say fired shots at officers. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m., in the area of San Juan and W. McNichols on the city’s west side. DETAILS: themetrodetroitnews.com/video-shows-man-opening-fire-on-officers-before-being-killed/
DOUBLE SHOOTING UPDATE: Ecorse police are investigating a double shooting inside the Family Dollar parking lot on Southfield & Third St. Police said a man and a woman were sitting in the car when someone approached and fired shots. The man was shot and killed. The woman was shot but is expected to survive. The suspect is still on the run.
FATAL SHOOTING: Westland police and Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Monday night. The incident happened on Van Born near Inkster Rd. at around 8:30 p.m. MORE DETAILS: https://themetrodetroitnews.com/man-fatally-shot-in-westland-two-in-custody/
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