We're told the shooting happened just before 11 p.m., in the eastbound lanes of the highway between Davison and Livernois.
The men told police they were traveling in the right center lane when a vehicle approached them from the right lane, hearing four shots. That suspect vehicle drove away, with the men losing sight of the vehicle along eastbound I-96 and W. Grand Boulevard.
The men proceeded to dive themselves to the hospital. The 57-year-old driver was shot in the leg, and the 22-year-old passenger in the back seat was shot in the thigh. The 21-year-old in the front passenger seat did not get hurt.
We're told the freeway was closed for four hours to investigate the scene, with MSP saying that troopers and canine officers did not find any shell casings or evidence of a shooting.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (855)642-4847 or Crime Stoppers at 1(800)773-2587.
Gas Prices are down 11 cents/gallon in Michigan from a week ago, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Michigan drivers are now paying $3.15/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down five cents from this time last month and 43 cents from this time last year.
To fill a 15-gallon tank of gas, Michigan drivers are paying an average of $47, down $10 from last year's highest prices.
Gas prices are slightly down in metro Detroit. The average of $3.20/gallon is down seven cents from last week and 34 cents from this time last year.
Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state:
Most expensive gas price averages: Metro Detroit ($3.20), Ann Arbor ($3.19), Traverse City ($3.16) Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($3.00), Flint ($3.07), Jackson ($3.07)
For more information on gas prices near you, click here.
Two Oakland County men drowned in two separate incidents over Fourth of July weekend that happened about 12 hours apart, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The first drowning happened in Highland Township around 7 p.m., when Oakland County divers and Dive Group Strike Teams from Wayne, Lapeer, Genesee, Livingston, and Saginaw counties, as well as Shelby Township, looked for a man reported missing in White Lake.
The 911 caller said that 49-year-old Jason Brookshire, a White Lake resident, entered White Lake near the 3400 block of Jackson Boulevard. \
Divers found the man's body in seven feet of water and vegetation, about 100 feet from shore, several hours later. He was pronounced dead at the scene; officials say that alcohol appears to play a factor in the incident.
Less than 12 hours after this incident, the dive team was called to the 8400 block of Rattalee Lake just before 4 a.m. this morning. This is around the time that an 86-year-old Springfield Township man with dementia was reported missing. He had last been seen around 5 p.m. on Saturday night.
The man's body was found in a pond on the property.
The circumstances that led to both these drownings are being investigated, with autopsies set for both men on Monday.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is looking for the driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a bicyclist in Pontiac.
We're told the crash happened just after 11 p.m. on Baldwin Avenue and Rundell Avenue.
Authorities say that a 31-year-old Pontiac man was riding his bike north on Baldwin when he was hit by the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, who drove away without checking on the bicyclist. That bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police told us a witness followed the Grand Cherokee down a side street and saw the vehicle's driver and lone passenger get out of the car and flee into a silver Chevrolet Malibu.
The Grand Cherokee has since been impounded, with investigators saying that speed likely plays a factor in the crash.
We are seeking the publics help to locate and identify the individual involved in this hit-and-run fatal crash, Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. Obviously, basic humanity was not exhibited by leaving an individual to die in the street. We are seeking anyone with information that could help bring this individual to justice.
This is the second fatal hit-and-run crash to happen in Pontiac this year, with the first happening in May. In that incident, three people were hit, with one man getting killed and two woman getting hospitalized.
WATCH RANDY WIMBLEY'S REPORT ON THAT MAY INCIDENT Man dead, two woman hospitalized after Pontiac fatal hit-and-run
Anyone with information about the driver or passenger from last night's crash is asked to called Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SpeakUp. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
A 55-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring his twin sister and mother in a hit-and-run crash in Livonia.
Police say that around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 55-year-old Tammy Sandoval, a Mount Morris resident, struck three people with her car before driving away from the scene.
Watch the arraignment of Sandoval in the video player below: Woman charged in hit-and-run that killed 3-year-old boy, injured his twin sister & mom
Secretary of State driving records show Sandoval's license has been suspended since August of last year. That's when Saginaw Chippewa Tribal police arrested her for allegedly driving drunk and refusing a breath or blood test.
Additionally, there were two other crashes reported in November and December of 2024.
The children's grandparents, Regina and Michael Robinson, spoke with 7 News Detroit about the hit-and-run crash, identifying the victims as Tia and her twins, Khalil and Khloe. Regina and Michael say they are devastated.
"She should've never been under the wheel, she should've actually been behind bars. If she has a reckless driving record of such, they should've locked her up," said Michael.
Sandoval has been charged with the following:
Operating While License Suspended, Revoked, or Denied Causing Death Two counts of Operating While License Suspended, Revoked, or Denied Causing Serious Injury One count of Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident While At Fault Causing Death Two counts of Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Causing Serious Impairment
At Sandoval's arraignment in 16th District Court, a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf. The judge set her bond at $600,000 cash/surety with no 10%.
Her probable cause conference has been scheduled for July 10, and her preliminary examination is set for July 17.
Watch below: Family speaks after 3-year-old killed in Livonia hit-and-run, mom & sister injured Family speaks after 3-year-old killed in Livonia hit-and-run, mom and sister injured
"I'm really, really torn apart seeing my grandson just laying on the table like that, and my daughter with tubes, and my other grandbaby with tubes down their neck, and you know all they wanted to do was go out and have fun at the carnival and the fireworks," said Regina. "I'm really messed up right now."
Watch below: Family members of Livonia hit-and-run victims provide update, call for change Extended interview: Family of Livonia hit-and-run victims provides update, calls for change
Michael said Tia is still fighting for her life.
"Of all of it, even though all this is a great tragedy, the worst thing of all is how are we gonna tell Tia? She doesn't know," he said. "She's been in a coma since they brought her in."
Family told us Khloe is now recovering at home after being released from the hospital.
If you would like to help the Robinson family, the Livonia First Responder Foundation set up a donation page.
Gas prices in the state of Michigan hit a new 2025 high of $3.30/gallon over the weekend before falling slightly heading into the work week.
Michigan drivers are now paying $3.29/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, up 20 cents from a week ago and up eight cents from this time last month.
On average, drivers are paying an average of $49 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, down $8 from 2024's highest price.
"Drivers across Michigan are seeing the highest gas prices so far this year," said Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson, AAA-The Auto Club Group. "Pump prices will likely face upward pressure if crude oil prices continue to rise."
Metro Detroit drivers are also paying an average of $3.29/gallon, about 13 cents more than this time lasst week, but 25 cents less than this time last year.
Here is a look at the most and least expensive gas prices around the state:
Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($3.33), Grand Rapids ($3.30), Metro Detroit ($3.29) Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($3.03), Traverse City ($3.21), Benton Harbor ($3.23)
For more information on gas prices near you, click here.
A helicopter with four people inside rolled on its side while attempting to land in Clay Township, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
WATCH: Video of the chopper rolling, courtesy of Russell Toth VIDEO: Helicopter with four people on board rolls onto it's side while landing in Clay Township
We're told that the chopper, a Eurocopter EC-130 helicopter, was attempting to land around 1 p.m. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.
The FAA is investigating the incident, and will publish a preliminary accident/incident report in the next few days.
A 44-year-old Detroit man was shot and killed during a party at Royal Oak Township Park early Sunday morning, according to Michigan State Police. We're also told that three other people were shot at the party.
Watch the story in the video player below: 1 dead, 3 injured after shooting at party at Royal Oak Township Park
Troopers responded to the shooting just before 2 a.m. and found the man, who had been shot in the head. He was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injury.
Police say there was a large crowd at the scene, who authorities say did not leave the crime scene.
Police were able to determine that three more people had been shot and transported to the hospital by partygoers: a 33-year-old male from Detroit, a 15-year-old from Macomb and a 19-year-old from Detroit.
Detectives are gathering more evidence now; they say they don't have suspect info or a motive at this time.
A 20-year-old Wayne man has been charged after shooting two Southgate police officers earlier this week, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Sunday morning.
WATCH THE FULL ARRAIGNMENT IN THE VIDEO PLAYER BELOW Arraignment: Wayne man charged after shooting two Southgate police officers
On Thursday, July 19, three Southgate officers were sent to 13200 Village Park Drive apartments for reports of a man on the second floor with a handgun.
Prosecutors say that Jeremiah Kemp shot officers Matthew Dube (left in photo above) and Jason Jones. Both officers were shot in the leg.
Watch our previous coverage: Southgate police officer speaks out after being shot 'Within seconds, we were taking gunfire': Southgate officer recalls being shot
Kemp jumped out of a window and fled from the area before being arrested a few hours after the double shooting.
Kemp has been charged with:
Assault with Intent to Murder, Three counts of Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm One count of Discharge of a Firearm Causing Serious Impairment One count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon Seven counts of Felony Firearm.
If convicted, Kemp faces life in prison.
Kemp appeared at 36th District Court in Detroit earlier this morning, where he pled not guilty. The judge placed him on house arrest and GPS tether, issuing a million-dollar bond cash/surety. Kemp is set to appear in court two more times next month.
The Detroit City Lions (DCL) Youth Club is organizing a free Juneteenth event, filled with football, food and fun for the whole family.
DCL says this is the first of what will be an annual event: the Juneteenth Freedom Bowl Football Classic Festival.
The event, which is free admission, will feature food trucks, a D.J., live music, spoken word artists, and hands-on family fun. The family fun includes a Kids Zone, football competitions and family field games.
This event is happening all day long at the University of Detroit Mercy on Thursday, June 19. It will be at
This weekend is about unity, upliftment, and transformation, says Devon Buskin founder of DCL alongside his wife, Bituin. Were celebrating Juneteenth, while lifting the people shaping Detroits future. Its all about building confidence, character, and community.
For more info on volunteer opportunities and becoming a sponsor, click here.
A 27-year-old suffered a collapsed lung after being shot outside a bar in Taylor early Sunday morning.
Police tell us the shooting happened around 1 a.m., in the parking lot of Big League Brews on Ecorse Road.
We're told that the man was shot in the chest, causing his lung to collapse. The man is currently in the hospital, but he is expected to survive.
Police aren't sure what the motive of the shooter, but they don't believe the incident was random; they're not sure what the relationship is, but investigators believe the shooter and the man he shot knew each other.
Authorities are looking for a 17-year-old, who arrived at the bar in a Tesla with three friends. The driver of the Tesla stayed behind after the shooting, but police tell us the shooter fled on foot.
Thousands of people gathered at Clark Park in Detroit for a No Kings protest, one of about two thousand protests planned across the country.
Watch the full story from Carli Petrus in the video player below Thousands rally in Clark Park in Southwest Detroit for No Kings protest
Detroit Police confirmed to us after the protest that no one was arrested at today's rally.
According to a press release from No Kings, these protests have been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country's democracy. According to an Associated Press report, the "No Kings" protests are being organized by the 50501 Movement, which, according to its website, stands for "50 protests. 50 states. One movement."
A handful of protestors spoke on a stage at the park; you can watch the speeches in full, including a speech from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, in the video player below.
WATCH: Protestors speak at No Kings Rally in Southwest Detroit WATCH: Rep. Tlaib speaks at No Kings protest in Detroit
"All of these fascist, unconstitutional, unlawful decisions only can be fought when we resist in the streets," Rep. Tlaib said. "We did not get the civil rights act because someone in congress woke up that day and said 'geez, that's a really good idea.' It's when people protest, they march, they Boycotted. Many of them, some of them lost their lives because my Black neighbors deserve human dignity."
This isn't the only No Kings protest happening in metro Detroit today; protests are also happening in Dearborn, Livonia, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Novi, Roseville, Ann Arbor, Belleville, Troy, Waterford, Wyandotte, Romeo, Saline, Brighton and Milan. Today's Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, according to organizers.
Chopper 7 captures large turnout at No Kings protest across metro Detroit VIDEO: Thousands gather in Ann Arbor for No Kings protest Chopper 7 captures large turnout at No Kings Protest in Wyandotte Thousands of protestors come out for No Kings protest in metro Detroit
These protests are happening on the same day as a planned military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary. It is also Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day.
Those who disagree with the protestors, like Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R), say that Democrats and the city of Detroit are making Trump's plan of action more difficult by refusing to follow orders.
"(Detroit is) officially not a sanctuary city, but they're doing everything they can to thwart ICE," Runestad told us earlier this week. "Again, we have 40 million people coming into this country illegally, competing with housing for the working class. So working class in your lifetime is probably not going to be able to afford a house," he said.
For more info on these protests, watch our previous coverage below What to know about metro Detroit's 'No Kings' protests against Trump on Saturday 'No Kings' protests planned across the country FULL INTERVIEW: Audrey Bourriaut of Indivisible talks about the No Kings protests FULL INTERVIEW: Rocky Raczkowski talks about this weekend's scheduled protests Extended interview: Sen. Runestad shares his thoughts on ongoing protests State leaders urge peaceful protests for 'No Kings' demonstrations planned across US
About 300 gallons of cooking oil were spilled after a crash outside of the Better Made factory on Detroit's east side.
Video: Chopper 7 captures footage of 300-gallon oil spill near Better Made factory VIDEO: Chopper 7 captures footage of 300-gallon oil spill near Better Made Factory
The accident, involving a work truck and a tanker truck delivering oil to the factory, happened around 8:30 a.m. near the outside of the factory on the 10000 block of Gratiot Avenue.
The Detroit Fire Department tells us that of the hundreds of gallons spilled, none of the oil ended up in the sewer.
The trucking company is handling remediation of the spill, with the Fire Marshal standing by.
The rest of the oil in the tanker will be offloaded onto another truck this afternoon. The condition of the people involved in the accident is unknown at this time.
Ed and his brother Jim transformed a four-story abandoned building in Pontiac to Erebus Haunted Atrraction nearly 26 years ago. Erebus has held the Guiness World Record for longest walk-through haunted attraction for nearly a decade.
"Edward Terebus was bigger than life. He was an innovator, a showman, a storyteller, a visionary, an icon, a friend to all, a loving family man, and a prolific businessman," the business said in a Facebook post announcing the news. "Starting at the beginning of each haunt season, residents of Southeast Michigan see the night sky lit up with spotlights and know that all paths lead to Erebus. As we honor Ed, and all that he, Jim, the Terebus and Erebus family have built, the night skies will fill with light, and all paths will lead to Erebus for our 26th season. #foreverinourspookyhearts"
Watch our previous coverage Kim Craig goes back to Erebus 13 years after infamous scare video went viral Erebus ready to scare again this year
Watch our previous coverage of that shooting Today marks two years since three students killed in MSU shooting; a lawsuit update & honoring the victims Family of MSU shooting survivor Nate Statly talks about his recovery & struggles MSU police release timeline of shooting, note gunman left behind
MSU has agreed to pay a total of $29.75 million to students Nathan Statly, Troy Forbush and Yukai "John" Huao, announced Gurel Mills and Grewal Law, the law firms representing the students. All three students suffered life-altering gunshot wounds, with Huao's injuries paralyzing him.
"These settlements bring closure to one chapter of these survivors healing journeys," the law firms said in a joint statement. "Grewal Law and Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman are honored to assist in obtaining justice for these remarkable young men."
When reached for comment about the settelements, MSU provided 7 News Detroit with the statement below:
Michigan State University understands the depth of the impact of the events of February 13 and extends our deepest condolences to those injured and to their families and loved ones. Our university community stands with them and continues to work with them as they heal and recover from the tragedy. While the university cannot comment on any specific settlements, we truly hope reaching a resolution helps provide some measure of relief, support and care to impacted individuals and their families.
After an interview request, the Statly family provided the following statement on Nathan's behalf:
We are extremely grateful MSU is helping Nate and the other injured students. We now have the peace of mind that his medical and caregiving needs due to his severe brain and physical injuries will be supported through his lifetime. We would trade everything for him to get his life and independence back and to never have experienced any of this. Since that is not possible, we will just keep going forward- his strength and his determination are our inspiration.I also wanted to say that we never sued the university or filed a lawsuit- we had to file the intent to sue. MSU chose to support these students without having to go to court.Thanks so much I am at physical and occupational therapy with Nate - hes trying so hard to get function back in his left arm and leg.
A Chinese citizen has been arrested and charged after federal investigators say she smuggled biological materials into the U.S. for her work at a University of Michigan laboratory, and lied about it to investigators.
Watch video reports from Darren Cunningham and Ryan Marshall: Chinese citizen arrest after smuggling biological materials related to U-M lab Chinese citizen arrested at DTW after allegedly smuggling biological materials related to roundworms, U-M lab
Chengxuan Han is listed in the criminal complaint. Per that complaint, which you can read in full at the bottom of this article, Han sent four packages to the United States from Wuhan that contained biological material. The packages were addressed to individuals connected to a lab at U-M.
Han was arrested at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday, with investigators saying she arrived on a J1 visa. She is being held in law enforcement custody. A detention hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
The feds say that Han made false statements to Customs and Border Protection Officers before ultimately admitting to the FBI that she sent the packages, which contained biological material related to roundworms.
The Department of Justice found that the content on Han's phone had been deleted three days before arriving in the U.S.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is not evidence of guilt. Han awaits a trial as investigators determine whether or not to seek a federal indictment. The FBI, CBP, and ICE HSI are investigating the case.
The alleged smuggling of biological materials by this alien from a science and technology university in Wuhan, Chinato be used at a University of Michigan laboratoryis part of an alarming pattern that threatens our security. The American taxpayer should not be underwriting a PRC-based smuggling operation at one of our crucial public institutions," said United States Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. in a statement.
This is the second time this month that a Chinese national connected to biological pathogens and a U-M laboratory has been arrested by the FBI. According to the U.S. Attorneys Office, 34-year-old Zunyong Liu and 33-year-old Yunqing Jian smuggled in a fungus called Fusarium graminearum whose toxins can cause vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive defects in humans and livestock.
It is unclear at this time whether these two cases are connected, and whether or not they are linked to the same U-M lab.
Watch our previous coverage: Feds accusing Chinese nationals of smuggling pathogen into U.S. for work at U-M Chinese nationals accused of smuggling pathogen into U.S. for work at U-M
After a massive fire destroyed the building nearly a decade ago, KRONK gym is rising from the ashes and returning to Detroit later this summer, the city announced this afternoon.
Back in 2017, the iconic gym was destroyed in a massive fire, with the roof collapsing and the basement severely damaged.
The gym was founded by Emanuel Steward and helped develop champions like Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko.
The gym is reopening this summer under new ownership, with several of KRONK's original world champions involved in the restoration project.
It will be located in the historic Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center at 670 Wilkins Street.
Mayor Duggan announced the news at a press conference Wednesday, alongside KRONK executives, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison, Steward's daughter, Sylvia Steward-Williams, Hilmer Kenty the first world champion from the original gym and newly signed pro boxer William "Willi" Myhre.
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