Roseville police say a 28-year-old father of two is dead after his car was hit by a 16-year-old who was fleeing police in the early morning hours of July 12.
Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Roseville police respond after innocent father killed during pursuit
Police say an officer in a marked patrol car attempted a traffic stop in the area of I-94 and Gratiot Avenue around 2:40 a.m. after receiving a report that a black Hyundai Sonata was recently stolen from a neighborhood in a nearby jurisdiction.
According to police, the driver did not stop, and a pursuit began.
VIDEO: Watch the report in the video player below: Wife speaks after 28-year-old husband, father and innocent bystander killed in Roseville Police chase
Police say the pursuit ended when the 16-year-old driver exited I-696 at Hoover, disregarded a red light on 11 Mile near Van Dyke and crashed into a Ford Fusion. The driver of the Ford Fusion was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Family identified the victim as 28-year-old Alex Habib. His wife, Danielle, tells us Habib was a devoted husband and father of two to a 1-year-old daughter and a 3-month-old son.
Danielle tells 7 News Detroit he worked two jobs to provide for the family, including as a server at Jim Brady's in Royal Oak, where he was set to work a double that day.
"I wish that they would, you know, find an alternative way to track these people down," Danielle told us on Sunday night. "Alex was an innocent bystander. He left behind multiple ... people that loved him and cared about him, and he was, he was innocent, you know ... moving about his day and ... he was killed over, you know, something that could have been avoided."
Saturday afternoon, the staff at Jim Brady's in Royal Oak closed for lunch as they mourned the loss of Habib. The 28-year-old, who had only started his job there in December, quickly became a beloved part of the team.
"Alex immediately became such a big part of our family, and its such a senseless loss," said Tom Brady, who is the owner of Jim Brady's. "The family, I cant even imagine. A son was lost, a husband was lost, father was lost. My team is devastated."
Hear more from Tom Brady in the video player below: FULL INTERVIEW: Owner of Jim Brady's Royal Oak, Tom Brady, talks about Alex Habib
Brady says he and his staff have been working to get the word out about the crowdfunding campaign as the young family faces a long road of healing ahead.
Since the crash, donations have been pouring in to support the young family left behind. If you'd like to help, the family has started a GoFundMe that you can donate to at this link.
"Our heart breaks for those guys, and theres a family here that will be connected to Danielle and Nora and Santi and Dale and their whole family for as long as were around. Their family got bigger," Brady said. " I mean, really, the world lost a lot when they lost Alex."
Habib also worked at K&M Tire Wholesalers in Oak Park. The staff there say they were shocked to get the news of his death.
"Disbelief, you know. I didnt know how or why. I just knew what happened, and then I found out some details later, which was heartbreaking," said Randy Burt, who worked with Habib at the tire warehouse.
The staff there say Habib was known to always talk about golf and his family: two things he loved.
"He was super kindhearted, really nice, really funny guy. He used to do pranks a lot on the guys here, loved his family, always talked about them," Joe Maffeo said as he remembered Habib's six years with K&M.
Police say the 16-year-old suspect in the case was treated at a local hospital for injuries and is now being lodged in the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center awaiting charges.
The suspect, police say, is believed to be part of an organized crew targeting Macomb County residents.
"This is a tragedy on many levels and our sincere condolences are with the victims family and friends. Also, our officers who tragic events such as these take a toll on them," the Roseville Police Department said in a statement.
Warren Police Department's traffic reconstruction unit is currently investigating. The Roseville Police Department is also conducting an internal review of the pursuit. More details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
It's unclear what charges the 16-year-old driver will face or when he will be arraigned on said charges. That now lies in the hands of the Macomb County prosecutor.
Detroit Tigers bat boy Frankie Boyd has been named to the 2025 MLB All-Star game, the franchise and MLB announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Boyd has been part of the Bat Boy crew since 2017, earning high praise from players in the clubhouse.
Boyd and Philadelphia Phillies bat boy Adam Crognale will be in Atlanta next week for the All-Star festivities.
The All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 15 (8 p.m. ET, Fox). Barring any last minute additions with injuries, Four Tigers players will participate in the game: pitcher Tarik Skubal, infielder Gleyber Torres and outfielders Riley Greene and Javier Baez.
Four teens have been arrested after Warren police say they were stealing cars, before leading authorities on a chase and crashing into Brayz Hamburgers in Hazel Park.
See video from the scene and hear from the Brayz owner in the video below
4 teens arrested after stealing cars, crashing into Brayz Hamburgers following chase with Warren police
Warren police say that they got mutliple calls about people stealing Kias at Warren Manor Apartments, near 8 Mile and Dequindre.
When police got there, they saw a black Kia Optima fleeing the area and tried to pull them over before the chase started. The teens then drove north on Warner before turning onto 9 Mile towards Dequindre. At the intersection of those two roads, the teens ran a red light and crashed into the driver of a white Lincoln sedan heading south.
The impact from that crash caused the teens to crash into the restaurant.
All four teens tried to run on foot but were quickly arrested. Police determined that the car was stolen, finding a handgun in the vehicle. They also found another stolen Kia that was originally at Warren Manor Apartments.
The woman driving the Lincoln was hospitalized for what police call 'very minor injuries.'
"I don't know why they would chase in rain," the owner told us on Wednesday morning. "That made absolutely no sense to me, so, I don't know. I don't like this though, this is not right. I'll be honest with you, this is not right at all what they did."
One man is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting in Pontiac Tuesday night, the Oakland County Sheriffs Office said.
Watch our video reports below Officials investigating double shooting in Pontiac near M1 Concourse 2 shot in Pontiac near M1 Concourse, deputies say
It happened shortly before 8 p.m. in the area of South Boulevard and Franklin Road near the M1 Concourse.
When police got to the scene, they found an 18-year-old Pontiac man who was unresponsive after being shot in the chest. That man was eventually transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The second victim, a 19-year-old Pontiac man, was taken to the hospital by another citizen. He was taken into custody but is expected to survive.
We're told that two different men are in custody and have been identified, with police searching for two additional suspects.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers, which is offering up $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Officials are searching for a man who was last seen in Livingston County.
The Livingston County Sheriffs Office said Jerry Spaulding, 85, was last seen on July 5 around 9:40 p.m. leaving his home in Oceola Township on Argentine Road near Brophy Road.
Livingston County deputies were assisted in a search on Sunday by several agencies including the Oakland County Sheriffs Office, Lapeer County Sheriffs Office and Michigan Independent Search and Rescue. They searched Spauldings 40-acre property and nearby area using ATVs, drones, manned aircraft and K-9s, but they did not locate him.
Spaulding is described as 5-foot-8 and about 160 pounds. Officials say he is an avid walker who is known to travel long distances, which could mean hes not in the area that was searched Sunday.
Livingston County deputies are asking residents to check their properties as they continue to look for Spaulding. However, they are urging residents to not search wooded areas, swamps and thickets as those who are not trained to search there could get hurt.
Anyone with information on Spauldlings whereabouts can call the Livingston County Sheriffs Office at 517-540-7959.
The suspect and the person of interest in connection with the shooting during this years Ford Fireworks event have been taken into custody, Detroit police said.
The shooting happened downtown near Larned and Randolph streets on June 24 right before the fireworks show stared.
Two people were injured, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman, police said. One of them was shot in the hand and the other was shot in the legs, police said. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Later that week, police identified Alphonso Cooper Jr. of Romulus as the suspected shooter and Markalowe Keith Steen Jr. of Brownstown Township as a person of interest. Police said Steen was with Cooper and helped him escape.
On Monday, police said both Cooper and Steen were taken into custody. Cooper was arrested after being found at a home in Washtenaw County Monday afternoon.
Steen was taken into custody last week but has been released. Its unclear at this time where he was located.
Detroit police said the suspect was taken into custody with help from the Fugitive Apprehension Services Team and the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative.
Our officers have worked countless hours on this investigation to ensure that we brought the individual responsible for the fireworks shooting into custody, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said in a statement. I am confident that Alphonso Cooper Jr. is the person who fired the shots at this years fireworks, injuring a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman. I want to thank the community for all the tips, along with my officers and all of our law enforcement partners who assisted in this process.
Police said there was a group of young people in the area, and Cooper and another male got into a fight over $200. Cooper allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired at least two shots, hitting an intended target, the 17-year-old boy, and the 22-year-old woman, who was not involved in the altercation.
Police said Cooper and Steen took off into a parking structure after the shooting.
"The fight was very brief. Cooper produced a firearm and fired two shots, subsequently striking the victim," Bettison previously said.
Police said video captured the incident, including when the gun went off, which helped them quickly get photos of Cooper and Steen out to the community.
Several search warrants were executed during the search for the two, police said.
A third person was detained after the shooting and quickly released. Police said that person was not involved.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the 3rd Precinct detective unit at 313-596-5340 or submit an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-SPEAK-UP or Detroitrewards.tv.
A teenage suspect is dead and a Detroit police officer was injured after a shooting Thursday night. Police are continuing to search for another person they say was involved.
The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. near Chester Street and Neff Avenue.
Watch Police Chief Todd Bettison provide details about the incident below: Detroit Police Chief Bettison talks about officer-involved shooting and one suspect at large Watch the live report from Brittany Toolis Teen suspect dead, officer injured after shooting in Detroit, 1 remains at large
Police Chief Todd Bettison said officers were on routine patrol in the area when they saw three people with masks on standing next to a building. Officers found that suspicious as the area has experienced a rash of breaking and entering incidents, the chief said.
The officers stopped to investigate.
They then detained one person, who is 16 years old, while the other two people led them on a foot chase.
The chief said as officers were trying to detain a second person, there was a brief struggle. The suspect reached for a handgun and shot an officer in the hand. Officers returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect, who police said was also 16.
The officer's injuries are not life threatening.
Police are continuing to search for the third person. A description of that suspect was not available.
"Well of course, the community has been great in stepping up and so if you know who the suspect is, please, please speak up," Bettison said.
A 40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine was recovered, Bettison said.
Michigan State Police and a K-9 team are assisting Detroit police.
A Novi man has been charged with allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a sports complex in Livonia.
Watch the arraignment in the video player below: Ex-GM at Livonia sports complex charged with embezzling more than $400K
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Todd McIntyre, 28, allegedly embezzled over $400,000 from the Livonia Athletic District sports complex over more than two years.
McIntyre was reportedly the general manager of the complex. Prosecutors allege the embezzlement took place between July 2022 and October 2024. They say McIntyre was fired on Oct. 16, 2024.
McIntyre has been charged with Embezzlement - $100,000 or More. In 16th Distrcit Court on Thursday, a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf.
The judge set his bond at $750,000 with 10% cash-surety.
His probable cause conference has been scheduled for July 10, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 17.
A teenager is in critical condition after he was shot in the head Tuesday evening in Detroit, police said.
The shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m. in the area of Saint Aubin and Lafayette streets.
Police said the victim is a 17-year-old boy. What led up to the shooting is unknown at this time.
Watch Detroit Police Cmdr. Jevon Johnson provide details about the shooting in the video player below: Detroit police provide details after teen shot in the head
"Unfortunately right now, he's critical, fighting for his life, and so it's very unfortunate," Detroit Police Cmdr. Jevon Johnson said.
Suspect information wasn't immediately available. Police said the shooting happened in a green light location, where cameras are installed. They're looking at video taken at the location.
Police were searching for witnesses and anyone who may have saw anything in the area at the time.
"No. 1, our messaging is conflict resolution, not using gun violence, talk things out. Don't let people goad you into any type of violence, much less gun violence. And as well, call the police early," Johnson said. "But additionally, if you're in a situation, unfortunately, a lot of times, bystanders, innocent bystanders end up really being the true victims. So what you want do is if you see a a situation developing, you want leave just leave, so that you won't become a victim."
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's 7th Precinct Detective Division at 313-596-5740. Tips can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or detroitrewards.tv.
The man who is charged in the sexual assault and murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris is now facing charges for another alleged sexual assault of a young girl.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Jarvis Butts, 42, with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (person under 13) and third-degree criminal sexual conduct (person 13 through 15).
It's alleged that Butts sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in the spring of 2013 at a home in Allen Park.
Last year, Butts was arrested and charged in connection to the sexual assault and murder of Na'Ziyah. He was bound over for trial after a multi-day preliminary hearing. Butts is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with Na'Ziyah. Butts was dating a relative of Na'Ziyah.
Watch below: Years before Na'Ziyah Harris murder case, CPS warned repeatedly about alleged killer
Years before Na'Ziyah Harris murder case, CPS warned repeatedly about alleged killer
Butts' trial in the Na'Ziyah case is set to begin next month.
Watch below: Years before Na'Ziyah Harris murder case, CPS warned repeatedly about alleged killer
Years before Na'Ziyah Harris murder case, CPS warned repeatedly about alleged killer
Prosecutors have also charged Butts in other cases. He's charged for the alleged sexual assault of a now-20-year-old woman when she was 8 years old and 10 years old. Butts had just been released from prison after serving nearly 10 years for sexually assaulting another child.
Watch below: Suspect in Na'Ziyah Harris case attends three preliminary hearings, bound over for trial on two
MSP's entry features their 2024 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle photographed in front of the iconic Mackinac Bridge and the Straits of Mackinac.
The top 13 photographs, as voted on by the public, will be featured in the 2026 Americas Best Looking Trooper Cruisers wall calendar. The first-place winner earns the cover spot.
Calendars will be available for purchase beginning in October at StateTroopers.org. Net proceeds from sales benefit the AAST Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.
DETROIT (WXYZ) Two people were killed, including a child, and a third person was injured after a shooting at a Detroit park Friday evening, police said.
The shooting happened around 6:20 p.m. at Skinner Playfield in the area of Duchess Street and Morang Avenue, near Denby High School.
Watch Randy Wimbley's video report below: 2 killed, including a child, and 1 injured after shooting at Detroit park
According to Police Chief Todd Bettison, a 4-year-old was fatally shot in the back. An 18-year-old man was also shot and killed.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Watch Police Chief Todd Bettison provide information about the shooting below: Police provide details after shooting in Detroit
Bettison said after receiving 911 calls, officers responded to the scene in about two minutes.
Two persons of interest were taken into custody, the chief said.
Watch Chopper 7 above the scene in the video player below: Chopper 7 over shooting scene at Skinner Playfield in Detroit
"Anyone time you have a 4-year-old, a young person of that age fatally wounded all life is valuable, but this one right here particularly gets to me and so I'm very, very disturbed by this," Bettison said.
Detroit homicide detectives are investigating the shooting. They were canvassing the neighborhood, talking to witnesses and looking for video to help with the investigation.
"We're asking the public, anyone who may have been here, saw something to give us the information (or call) Crime Stoppers 1-800-SPEAK-UP or you can call our homicide section. We're going to ensure we work this case relentlessly to bring the perpetrators to justice," Bettison said.
What exactly led up to the shooting is unknown at this time.
Correction: Detroit police provided a correction to information they told media Friday night. Hours after the shooting, they told us that the third victim died. They later said that person is still alive.
Detroit police say they are searching for two men in connection with the shooting at this year's Ford Fireworks.
They have been identified as Alphonso Cooper Jr. of Romulus and Markalowe Keith Steen Jr. of Brownstown Township.
Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Two wanted for shooting during Ford Fireworks in Detroit
Officers released the two men's names Friday evening. Police say Cooper is the suspected shooting and Steen helped Cooper escape.
I do not want them to have an enjoyable, stress-free weekend. I want them to know that we are out there, Chief Todd A. Bettison said.
The shooting happened Monday around 10:04 p.m. right before the fireworks show began near Larned and Randolph streets.
Two people, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman were injured, police said. One of them was shot in the hand and the other was shot in the legs, police said. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive.
Police said there was a group of young people in the area, and Cooper and another male got into a fight over $200. Cooper allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired at least two shots, hitting an intended target, the 17-year-old boy, and the 22-year-old woman, who was not involved in the altercation.
"The fight was very brief. Cooper produced a firearm and fired two shots, subsequently striking the victim," the chief said.
Police said Cooper and Steen took off into a parking structure after the shooting
Police said video captured the incident, including when the gun went off. They quickly provided pictures of who they're looking for.
At the time, the suspected shooter was wearing a blue hoodie, blue shorts, and white shoes, Bettison said. He said the person of interest was wearing a white shirt, white pants and white shoes.
Police have executed several warrants in the search for the two. Investigators believe family and friends are hiding the suspect but said they've received tips.
Police are warning anyone helping Cooper will "face consequences."
If you help him avoid apprehension and help him leave the state of Michigan or anything like that, trust me, I will be contacting the U.S. attorney and I will use every aspect of law enforcement to hold you accountable as well for aiding and abetting and every charge that I can possibly bring. So at this point, I urge and encourage the folks that love and care about Mr. Cooper and Mr. Cooper himself, Alphonso, turn yourself in, turn yourself in, Bettison said.
A third person was detained after the shooting. Police said that person was not involved and was released.
Anyone with information on this incident or these individuals is advised to contact the 3rd Precinct detective unit at 313-596-5340 or submit an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-Speak-Up or Detroitrewards.tv
A 49-year-old doctor from Royal Oak who allegedly ransomed health care to exploit victims is facing human trafficking and drug charges.
Watch the story in the video player below: Royal Oak doctor facing human trafficking charges
According to the Oakland County Prosecutors Office, Gireesh Velugubanti, a practicing neurologist, was a customer of the Sonesta Suites trafficking ring.
The prosecutors office says three people are facing trafficking charges related to the ring: Antione Fulgiam, Chanel Rackard, and Sherri Gress.
See video from his arraignment below
Royal Oak doctor arraigned on sex trafficking charges
Velugubanti allegedly texted Fulgiam to arrange sex with trafficking victims and purchase drugs. He also allegedly messaged that he was unhappy with one of the trafficked sex workers, telling Fulgiam to warn the victim that her free medical care may end.
Velugubanti is charged with Human Trafficking Enterprise Resulting In Injury/Commercial Sexual Activity and Conspiracy To Deliver A Controlled Substance Less Than 50 Grams.
This defendants alleged behavior is especially shocking, said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a statement. According to police investigations, he effectively ransomed health care in order to exploit one or more victims. The first rule of the medical profession is to do no harm. There are few things a doctor can do more harmful than to allegedly expect sex as a condition for care.
Velugubanti was arraigned on the charges on Friday. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.
The judge set his bond at $500,000 cash surety, no 10%, with a GPS tether and other restrictions.
His next court date is scheduled for July 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, will be speaking at Detroit's Fisher Theatre this winter.
A Food Network icon, Garten has written 13 cookbooks and is stopping in Detroit as part of her series 'An On-Stage conversation with Ina Garten', with stops in Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia before heading to the Motor City. She will be in Detroit on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
As part of the evening, Garten will discuss and elaborate on themes from her new memoir, 'Be Ready When The Luck Happens', which released in Fall of 2024. Garteen plans to touch on her difficult childhood, meeting her fiture husband and getting started in the food industry after answering an ad for a specialty food store.
Tickets for the evening go on sale this Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. and start at $79. You can buy tickets at this link.
A 26-year-old Detroit man drowned in Cass Lake on Sunday, the Oakland County Sheriffs Office confirmed.
According to the sheriffs office, the man, who did not know how to swim, may have thought the water was shallow when he left the boat, but it was actually 55 feet deep.
Officials say the victim was on a 20-foot boat with four other people, and the boat had been trolling over a sandbar in the lake before moving to deep water. After the victim went in, a friend reportedly tried to help him, but officials say the victim panicked and the friend could not hold him.
Officials say they received the 911 call around 4:15 p.m. After sorting through conflicting location information, the sheriffs office said they got to the victim within six minutes of figuring out his approximate location and began performing CPR.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died, officials say.
With the onset of warmer weather and a substantial increase in water activity, we urge people to employ flotation devices and wear them if they are not strong swimmers, irrespective of the situation, Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a statement. Additionally, it is crucial to have life-saving equipment on board boats to rescue individuals in distress. An enjoyable day on the water can rapidly become a tragic moment.
An active shooter was killed by church staff after he opened fire outside of a Wayne church on Sunday morning, injuring one person, police say.
Hear the latest from officials in the video player below Wayne police provide update after suspected active shooter killed by church staff
The City of Wayne Police Department said the suspect started driving recklessly near Crosspointe Community Church around 11 a.m., drawing the attention of church staff members. Police said he then exited the vehicle wearing a tactical vest, armed with a long gun and a handgun. According to police, he approached the building and opened fire. That's when a parishioner reportedly struck the suspect with their vehicle.
Police say the suspect started firing at the vehicle, and at least two church staff members then opened fire on the suspect, killing him.
Video shows crowd dispersing from inside the church following shooting in Wayne: VIDEO: Watch crowd disperse after shooting at Wayne church
One of the security guards was shot in the leg, police say. He was taken to a nearby hospital with reportedly non-life-threatening injuries.
We are grateful for the heroic actions of the church's staff members who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting, said Chief Ryan Strong. "Their actions prevented dozens of people from being murdered."
Police say the suspect is a 31-year-old man from Romulus who they believe was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Here's what we know about the shooting at a Wayne church: 1 injured in shooting at Wayne church on Sunday
Multiple agencies responded to the scene.
"Our leadership and support teams are on the ground, at the scene, in Wayne, Michigan providing assistance and investigative support," said FBI Director Dan Bongino in a statement released Sunday afternoon.
We're told that Vacation Bible Study kids were performing, and the performance was interrupted to clear the church.
Aerial video of the scene from Chopper 7 Chopper shows scene after active shooter shot & killed by security guard at Wayne church
"The VBS kids were up on stage giving the little songs that they learned, and I had to use the restroom and I was on my cell phone," said Wendy Bodin, who was in the church at the time of the events. "I went out to the front of the building where the grass is, and I saw a man on the ground. I heard a big boom and I thought he got hit or crashed his car or was hurt, and another lady saw and pointed to me and said 'oh my, call 911!'"
Investigators have asked residents of Wayne to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Web Extra: Witnesses and Wayne mayor react after active shooter shot & killed at Wayne church Web Extra: Witnesses and Wayne mayor react after active shooter shot & killed at Wayne ChurchThis is a developing story. 7 News Detroit has crews at the scene; we will update this story as we learn more.
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