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Today โ€” 12 October 2026WXYZ-TV Detroit

1 dead in quadruple shooting in Detroit; police searching for suspects

11 October 2026 at 11:55

A deadly shooting on Detroits west side Saturday night left one person dead and three others injured, including a 14-year-old, according to Detroit police.

Officers responded around 10:18 p.m. Saturday to reports of shots fired on Wabash Street near Seldon Street. When they arrived, they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police said three of the victims were inside a vehicle, while a fourth victim was found next to the vehicle.

Watch 7 News Detroit Reporter Tiarra Braddocks' story in the video player below: Police still searching for suspects in quadruple shooting

One victim died from their injuries. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said the victim's identity and age have not yet been released.

I will say that the deceased individual had a firearm on him and also a tether, Bettison said.

The three surviving victims include an 18-year-old woman who was shot in the foot, a 23-year-old who was shot in the arm, and a 14-year-old who was shot in the stomach, according to police.

Investigators believe there was more than one shooter involved.

It appears that with the shooters, more than one, and were collecting shell casings at this time. According to one of the victims, they fled on foot through the field, Bettison said.

Community leader reacts to violence

Pastor Maurice Mo Hardwick of the Live in Peace Movement, an organization focused on reducing gun violence in Detroit, said he was devastated to learn about the shooting.

I just dont understand how they could so freely just pull out a weapon and shoot all these people and think theyre going to get away with it, Hardwick said.

He said gun violence continues to affect families and neighborhoods across the city.

People are just willing to resolve every issue with a gun, Hardwick said.

The shooting comes amid several recent acts of gun violence in Detroit. On Friday, an 18-year-old man was shot and killed on the citys east side. Police later arrested two people in connection with that case.

Hardwick offered condolences to the families affected by both shootings.

Im praying for you, my heart goes out to you Detroit, Hardwick said. Lets pray for this city.

Detroit police have not announced any arrests in the Wabash Street shooting and continue to search for the person or people responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detroit police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can be submitted anonymously.

Yesterday โ€” 11 October 2026WXYZ-TV Detroit

Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 18-year-old Detroit father, police say

11 October 2026 at 02:26

Detroit police say two people are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man on the city's east side.

Family members identified the victim as Donovan Moss Jr., who was shot and killed early Friday morning near Cheshire Street and Moross Road.

As investigators continue working to determine what led to the shooting, Moss' loved ones are remembering a young man they say was devoted to his family and especially his 2-year-old daughter.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's story in the video player below:

Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 18-year-old Detroit father

"It's pretty hard on everyone ... very, very hard on everyone," said Moss' aunt, Cinnamon Oliver.

Oliver described her nephew as kind.

"He was a sweetheart, you know, always very helpful, very respectful," she said.

According to Oliver, Moss was family-oriented, hardworking and committed to being a father despite his young age.

"He was there for her ... he never let being a young parent hold him down," Oliver said of her nephew's relationship with his daughter.

Moss' cousin, Zamiya Moss, said she will remember him for his loyalty.

"He was a light. He was loyal. He was hilarious, and he was the type of hilarious where you don't know you're funny until other people are just laughing," she said. "His time was cut short by stupidity."

On Saturday, Detroit police announced that two people of interest had been taken into custody in connection with the homicide investigation.

For Moss' family, the arrests brought a sense of relief after days of uncertainty.

"Thankful, you know, very thankful because we had no answers, we knew nothing," Oliver said. "God did his due diligence to make sure that these young guys get off the street as soon as possible."

While the family continues searching for answers about why Moss was killed, Oliver said she hopes justice is ultimately served.

"He was a sweet, innocent kid, he was not out here running the streets, he was trying to make something for himself," she said.

Detroit police have not released additional information about the two people in custody. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Green Oak Township site could become National Guard training center

7 October 2026 at 21:22

A proposed Michigan National Guard training center could be coming to Green Oak Township after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation allowing the transfer of state-owned land from the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The law clears the way for the potential transfer of 93 acres currently used as the Michigan Department of Corrections' Training and Professional Development Center. State officials say the property could eventually be used as a readiness center for the Michigan National Guard.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's story in the video player below:

Green Oak Township site could become National Guard training center

The site is located on M-36 near East Michigan Avenue in Green Oak Township, north of Ann Arbor.

The property has been part of the Green Oak Township community for decades.

From 1960 until 2015, the site was home to the W.J. Maxey Boys Training School.

The transfer does not automatically mean a National Guard training center will be built, but it allows the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to consider the property for future use.

Randy Dean, a lifelong Green Oak Township resident, lives about a half-mile from the property and says he does not oppose the proposal.

"I don't have nothing wrong with that," Dean said.

Dean said increased traffic is already part of life near the facility.

"There's a lot of traffic through here, especially in the mornings," he said.

The legislation allows the land transfer to move forward, but state officials have not announced a timeline for any potential National Guard development on the property.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to help crash victims on the Lodge Freeway

5 October 2026 at 03:00

A person who stopped to help people involved in a crash on the Lodge Freeway was struck and killed over the weekend, according to Michigan State Police.

Investigators say the incident began when two vehicles crashed on M-10, also known as the Lodge Freeway. The crash left one of the vehicles disabled and blocking the two left lanes of traffic.

A few minutes later, a passing driver pulled over on the right shoulder and got out of his vehicle to help those involved in the crash. Police say the man crossed the freeway and was assisting the crash victims when another driver approached the disabled vehicle.

You can watch Tiarra Braddock full report below:

Good samaritan killed while trying to help crash victims on the Lodge

According to Michigan State Police, the approaching driver swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting the disabled vehicle but instead struck the good Samaritan.

The person who was struck was pronounced dead at the scene.

Michigan State Police said the driver who struck the good Samaritan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The tragedy has sparked concern among drivers who frequently travel the Lodge Freeway, saying the high speeds and heavy traffic make situations like this especially dangerous.

"It doesn't surprise me because the traffic is coming on the freeway and it's fast," said Terrell Arnold, who drives on the Lodge regularly.

Another driver, Foster Roberts, said he has seen similar situations before.

"Unfortunately, you see it happen every single day," Roberts said. "I remember when I was in school, I had a gentleman I actually went to school with who had to get a leg amputated because he did the same thing a good Samaritan helping somebody who broke down on the Lodge. People were speeding around and not paying attention."

The investigation remains ongoing.

Michigan Supreme Court ruling removes 20,000 names from state's sex offender registry

2 October 2026 at 21:36

A recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling has led to the removal of more than 20,000 people from the state's sex offender registry.

In September, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the state could not retroactively apply newer sex offender registration requirements to people who committed crimes before July 1, 2011.

As a result, approximately 20,000 names were removed from Michigan's Sex Offender Registry.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's story in the video player below:

Michigan Supreme Court ruling removes 20,000 names from state's sex offender registry

For some Michigan residents, the decision raises questions about accountability and access to information.

"I used to subscribe to the list and I paid attention to the addresses," said Lucendia Halliday, a parent visiting her daughter in Ann Arbor.

Halliday said she was shocked to learn thousands of names had been removed from the registry.

"It's really sad," she said.

The ruling has also drawn criticism from survivors of sexual assault.

Swartz Creek resident Krystle Steele, who survived a sexual assault in 1998 when she was 10 years old, said the decision feels like a setback for victims.

"It feels like a kick in the chest for victims and it's just a huge safety hazard. I can't even believe this is happening," Steele said.

Steele recalled the attack that occurred when she was a child.

"This guy pulled up in his vehicle, he ripped me off my bike, took me to his Swartz Creek home, which is just a few minutes from the home I live in now. He sexually assaulted me multiple times," she said.

Steele said the man convicted in her case was released from prison six years ago. Because the crime occurred before 2011, she said his name, address and employment information were removed from the registry following the court's decision.

"The people who are supposed to protect us, the people who are supposed to have our back, the people who are supposed to believe us, here they are taking away our safety net," Steele said.

She added that the removal of information from the registry makes it more difficult for people researching neighborhoods and communities.

"If someone is buying a home, they can't check to see who's living in their backyard," she said.

Adam Wright, a former federal prosecutor and professor at Wayne State University Law School, said those whose names were removed from the registry remain convicted offenders.

"These individuals are still guilty of the original offense they were convicted of at the time that the jury or the judge heard the claim from the government," Wright said. "The only thing that changes is the registration requirement that was imposed after that conviction."

Meanwhile, Steele is organizing a rally in Lansing to protest the court's decision and push for changes.

"Something's got to change. This is not OK," she said.

Toyota opens new battery research center near Saline, expanding EV investment in Michigan

2 October 2026 at 12:15

Toyota officially opened its new battery research and development center in York Township near Saline on Thursday.

The facility, located on Platt Road, will serve as a hub for evaluating and testing batteries used in Toyotas electric vehicles. Company leaders say the center will help drive innovation, support manufacturing efforts across North America and strengthen the region's growing EV ecosystem.

This is very exciting to keep investing here, keep building our team and growing our skills, said Jordan Choby, Toyota North Americas group vice president of powertrain development.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's story in the video player below:

Toyota opens new battery research center near Saline

Toyota first announced plans for the battery center in 2023. Now that construction is complete and the facility is operational, company officials say it represents another significant step in the automakers long-term commitment to Michigan.

Were now the bridge between some of the most advanced battery development teams and our North American manufacturing, Choby said.

Toyota leaders say Michigan remains a key location for vehicle development because of its automotive workforce, supplier network and partnerships with universities.

This is still the hub of vehicle development, Choby said. We have so many supplier partners here. We pull from great universities.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Toyota executives, local leaders and community members for the grand opening ceremony.

As governor, Ive been proud to watch this partnership grow, Whitmer said. These investments send a strong message: Toyota believes in Michigan and Michigan believes in Toyota.

Toyota also announced plans to allow students from the University of Michigans Electric Vehicle Center to use the facility for testing and research opportunities.

As they need different testing opportunities, its just great to be here in this hub and keep developing that ecosystem of companies and partners from education through commercialization, Choby said.

Residents and workers in the area said the new center is a positive addition to the community.

Im also interested in what they will be doing with EVs and how thats going to go, said Milan resident James Lacroix. Im all for reducing emissions.

Joe Wester, who works in the Saline area, said he's proud to see investment continue in the region.

Great investment, Wester said. Proud to see more stuff being built here, especially batteries and innovative technologies.

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