Dozens of cats rescued from a deplorable home in Redford Township are finally getting the care they desperately need.
The multi-agency rescue effort started two weeks ago.
Watch the video report below: 37 cats now recovering at Michigan Humane after hoarding incident in Redford Township
Michigan Humane is treating 37 cats from the property on Gaylord Street near 8 Mile Road, including two kittens born just after the rescue.
They are each receiving specialized medical treatment and vaccinations.
Animal control continues to monitor the property daily to catch any remaining cats.
Dr. Crystal Sapp shows us where the cats are being cared for below: Web extra: Inside Michigan Humane were 37 cats are receiving care after hoarding incident
Michigan Humane is asking local rescue groups to help find homes for the animals.
"Typically, feral cats are more aggressive and more panic-stricken when they see people. This does not seem to necessarily be the case. We are also providing some medications and some decompression time to allow them to settle in and hopefully start to interact more with us," Dr. Crystal Sapp with Michigan Humane said.
Oakland County deputies are searching for a suspect who took off on foot during a pursuit Thursday night, the sheriffs office said.
The pursuit started in Green Oak Township then traveled through Lyon Township, Milford, Highland Township and ended in Rose Township, where the suspect fled on foot.
Multiple law enforcement agencies including K-9 units, drone teams and the sheriffs offices search and rescue team continued to search in Rose Township near Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Drive late Thursday night.
We're told at least two police vehicles were hit during the chase.
Deputies say there is no known danger to the public, but theyre asking residents in the area to remain vigilant and secure their homes and cars.
Anyone who sees anything suspicious should call 911 immediately.
Watch our previous report when the animals were missing below: Thieves hit nonprofit learning garden, steal dozens of chickens and geese
The nonprofit uses the garden and a partnering 4-H chicken coop to teach young adults with special needs life skills, job skills and social experiences.
They said the thieves hit both the foundation's edible garden and the Ribbions Club 4-H partners' chicken coop not once, but twice over the holiday weekend.
According to Ribbion Farms 4-H Club, 22 out of 26 chickens were missing, along with two geese. Volunteers also believed thieves took a hen that had just laid fresh eggs. They believed the thieves climbed over a fence and peeled back the enclosure to the coop.
A police report was filed with Detroit police.
On Wednesday, the Full Circle Foundation told us the chickens were dumped in a lot about a mile away. They worked to corral the flock Wednesday evening.
A contracted custodian was shot and killed outside a Detroit elementary school Thursday evening.
The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. in the parking lot of Chrysler Elementary School.
Watch the video report below: Contracted custodian fatally shot outside Detroit elementary school, suspect in custody
Police say three men got into an argument and that escalated into a physical fight. A suspect then shot the victim.
According to Detroit Public Schools Community District, the victim was a contracted custodian with the district. No students or staff were on the school campus, the district said.
Police say the suspect is a CPL holder. The suspect was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered.
A statement from Detroit public schools is below:
Earlier this evening a shooting occurred on the Chrysler Elementary parking lot. The police responded and a contracted custodian from the school was fatally wounded. There were no students or staff in the building. Summer school had already been dismissed and children were not on campus. The District is cooperating fully with police throughout this active investigation. Our thoughts and prayers go to the contracted employees family.
Detroit Police Department's homicide unit is investigating.
Have you ever wanted to try a burger with fried Uncrustables used as the bun? Well now you can at Logan's Roadhouse.
Logan's Roadhouse and the J.M. Smicker Company announced the collaboration on Monday morning, with the Uncrustables Burger available at Logan's for a limited time.
Available while supplies last, the burdger features two beer-battered deep-fried grape Uncrustables sandwiches, stacked around a 7-oz. burger patty, cheddar cheese and Garlic Pickle Aioli. The burger is available for $14.99.
Guests will also be able to to order Uncrustables desserts, included the fried Uncrustables topped with melted marshmellows, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and caramel.
"Logan's has always been about bringing people together over great food and having a little fun while were at it," said Shawn Van Winkle, Vice President of Marketing for Logans Roadhouse, via press release. "The Uncrustables Burger is bold, a little over the top and undeniably delicious. It's the kind of menu item that turns heads when it hits the table and gets people talking long after the meal is over."
You can find a participating location at this link.
Southgate police say an officer shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a Meijer on Saturday afternoon after he allegedly pulled out a sharp instrument and tried to engage police.
According to Southgate police, officers were called to the Meijer on Fort Street for a shoplifting in progress and confronted two suspects. Thats when, police say, one of the suspects went after the officers with a sharp instrument.
One officer fired at least one round, striking the suspect, police say.
Police say the man was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The female suspect was taken into custody.
Michigan State Police is now handling the investigation.
Police say the officer involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave until the investigation concludes.
Stay with WXYZ.com for updates on this developing story.
Detroit police say an officer-involved shooting is under investigation on the city's west side.
It happened in the 18900 block of Rosemont, near 7 Mile and the Southfield Freeway. Police say that at around 6:30 p.m., officers were serving a search warrant on a home where an assault suspect was.
Watch the video report below: Detroit police say suspect killed after opening fire on officers serving a warrant
When the officers made entry, police say the suspect opened fire. Police say the officers returned fire, killing the suspect. No officers were injured, and police are not releasing any information on the officers involved at this time.
RAW VIDEO: Detroit police provide details after suspect fatally shot after firing at officers Detroit police provide details after suspect fatally shot after firing at officers
Police are also not releasing any more information about the suspect. They do say he was the only person inside the home at the time of the incident.
Body camera video is being reviewed as part of the investigation, which remains ongoing.
Stay with 7 News Detroit and WXYZ.com for the latest on this breaking news.
Livonia police have identified the people who were shot and killed at a home on Thursday night, saying three were family members and the fourth was in a relationship with one of the victims.
Watch the suspect's arraignment in the video below Livonia man on murder charges in deadly quadruple shooting of mom, dad, brother & brother's girlfriend
On Friday, the suspect was identified as 25-year-old Gage Wade Pierce. He's charged with four counts of first-degree murder and four counts of Felony Firearm. He was arraigned on those charges Friday morning and remanded to jail.
'The kindest soul': Family of Livonia shooting victim Nevaeh Finch describe her as selfless
Police were called to the home on Rensellor Street near the intersection of 7 Mile and Inkster roads, around 5:35 p.m.
Watch the video reports below: 4 people shot and killed in Livonia, suspect in custody Suspect in deadly quadruple shooting in Livonia had 'contentious relationship' with parents
Police say when they arrived at the scene, a man exited the home with his hands raised and indicated that he had shot family members. He was then taken into custody.
Hear an update from police on Wednesday in the video below Livonia police provide update after deadly quadruple shooting
According to police, two victims were found inside a bedroom of the home with gunshot wounds. They were identified as Tanner Ray Pierce, 22, and Nevaeh May Jaslynn Finch, 21. Tanner Pierce is the suspect's brother, and police say Finch was in a relationship with Tanner.
Police officers then found two people in the backyard of the house, Sterling Ray Pierce, 58, and Holly Marie Kimball, 53, the mother and father of the suspect.
First responders tried saving the victims, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, a semi-automatic rifle was found at the scene and is believed to have been used in the shooting. There were other weapons inside the home, believed to belong to the father and the suspect.
Police also said that they have not been at the home before, despite social media rumors. A few years ago, there was a shooting at a nearby house, but not at the home where it took place on Tuesday.
They also said there was a contentious relationship between the suspect and his parents, but they don't know what led up to the shooting. The suspect was not in any systems that Livonia polices mental health clinician could find, police said.
Neighbors say they heard 15 to 20 gunshots. Neighbors offered a helping hand to devastated family members at the scene.
"Nobody ever likes to admit that it happens in your neighborhood. You always like to feel safe and sound inside your own four walls until it's four walls down," said Dean Shultz, who lives nearby. "It's heartbreaking for everybody involved."
Livonia police have identified the people who were shot and killed at a home on Thursday night, saying three were family members and the fourth was in a relationship with one of the victims.
Police were called to the home on Rensellor St., near the intersection of 7 Mile and Inkster roads, around 5:35 p.m.
Watch the video reports below: 4 people shot and killed in Livonia, suspect in custody Suspect in deadly quadruple shooting in Livonia had 'contentious relationship' with parents
Police say when they arrived at the scene, a man exited the home with his hands raised and indicated that he had shot family members. He was then taken into custody.
Hear an update from police on Wednesday in the video below Livonia police provide update after deadly quadruple shooting
According to police, two victims were found inside a bedroom of the home with gunshot wounds. They were identified as Sterling Ray Pierce, 58, and Holly Marie Kimball, 53, the mother and father of the suspect.
Police officers then found two people in the backyard of the house, Tanner Ray Pierce 22, and Nevaeh May Jaslynn Finch 21. Tanner is the suspect's brother, and police say Nevaeh was in a relationship with Tanner.
First responders tried saving the victims, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, a semi-automatic rifle was found at the scene and is believed to have been used in the shooting. There were other weapons inside the home, believed to belong to the father and the suspect.
Police also said that they have not been at the home before, despite social media rumors. A few years ago, there was a shooting at a nearby house, but not at the home where it took place on Tuesday.
They also said there was a contentious relationship between the suspect and his parents, but they don't know what led up to the shooting. The suspect was not in any systems that Livonia polices mental health clinician could find, police said.
Neighbors say they heard 15 to 20 gunshots. Neighbors offered a helping hand to devastated family members at the scene.
"Nobody ever likes to admit that it happens in your neighborhood. You always like to feel safe and sound inside your own four walls until it's four walls down," said Dean Shultz, who lives nearby. "It's heartbreaking for everybody involved."
Two men are dead after being shot in the early morning hours of Sunday, in what police say were separate incidents.
Both shootings took place in between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. We're told that one shooting happened in the 19000 block of Kelly Road on Detroit's east side around 1:30 a.m., and the other happened in the 8700 block of Quincy Street on Detroit's west side about 90 minutes later.
Authorities say that the circumstances that led up to each of these shootings are unknown. No suspects have been arrested in relation to these cases.
At least 12 people were shot and injured in a shooting at a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday evening.
Police said shots rang out near the Old West End Festival around 5:37 p.m. on Saturday. It's an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district of the city.
Toledo authorities released a statement on Sunday afternoon to say that all 12 people hospitalized are in stable condition.
Police released the statement below late Sunday morning:
As investigators continue their work following yesterday's shooting near the Old West End Festival, detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or may have photos, videos, or other information to come forward. Community members continue to play a critical role in helping investigators identify those responsible.At this time, no arrests have been made.Anyone with information is encouraged to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. Tipsters may remain anonymous.For updates related to this investigation, please continue to follow the Toledo Police Department's official social media channels. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report below: 12 people shot at Toledo festival; police believe suspects were shooting at each other Watch Faraz Javed's reports from the morning after 12 Wounded In Ohio Festival Shooting 12 Wounded in Ohio Festival Shooting
According to the Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan, they believe there were at least two shooters and they were likely shooting at each other.
Police said the youngest victim is about 14 years old and the oldest is 61 years old.
Officials are asking anyone who has video of the situation or witnesses it to police call them.
Hear the latest update from police in the video below: Toledo police officials provide update after festival shooting
They didn't release any information about suspects, but said they feel good about the investigation at this point. They are talking with witnesses and victims as they look to learn more.
I am deeply concerned about the situation in Toledo tonight. Summer festivals should be safe spaces for families to spend time together without fear of violence, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement.
Multiple videos posted to social media showed people running over the sound of gunshots and emergency officials tending to others who appeared wounded.
Kevin Berry said he was sitting in the neighborhood arboretum listening to live music with his friends when he heard a handful of gunshots ring out.
Everybody hit the deck, he said.
When he looked back up, he saw a gun being tossed to the ground less than 50 feet (15 meters) away from him. Police officers who were already on-site for the festival immediately responded to the scene.
Berry, who has medical training and served in the U.S. Navy, said he walked around the area looking for potential victims who might need help.
He said he saw at least five people with gunshot wounds.
The folks who were hit were spread out around the arboretum area, he said.
A Fraser police officer shot and killed a 15-year-old boy while responding to a domestic incident in Fraser on Saturday afternoon, police say.
According to the Fraser Department of Public Safety, the shooting happened in the 17000 block of Breezeway around 5:30 p.m.
Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report below: Officer shoots, kills 15-year-old boy in Fraser while responding to domestic incident
Police say an officer fired a shot, striking the teen. Its unclear at this time what led up to the shooting.
The boy was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Kimberly Al-Doukhi, who lives near the home, said she was in her backyard when she heard the commotion.
"I was barbecuing in the yard and I heard some yelling and I wasn't quite sure where it was coming from at first, then I noticed it was coming from the houses behind my house and next thing you know, I heard some gunshots," Al-Doukhi said.
Al-Doukhi said the shooting came as a surprise.
"The gunshots were definitely shocking. It's generally a quiet neighborhood, We have a few little spats but nothing like that."
Officials say the officer has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is underway.
The case is now being handled by the Macomb County Sheriffs Office.
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