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 Southfield Police Department says a suspect is in custody in connection to the armed robbery of a PNC Bank on Tuesday afternoon.

Police say the suspect walked into the bank along Northwestern Highway around 12:30 p.m. carrying an axe and demanding cash.

See video from the scene below

Bank robbery scene video

After receiving the cash, police say he struck a female employee in the head and left the location.

He was later identified as a 55-year-old Southfield man.

Officers eventually tracked the suspect to the city of Detroit and took him into custody in the area of Greenfield and Joy roads around 1:33 p.m.

The employee was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.

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

Suspect in missing teen's death appears in court

Michigan State Police are hoping you can help them win the American Association of State Troopers' 12th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest.

You can help out by voting on SurveyMonkey, the AAST Facebook page or the official association's website at StateTroopers.org. Voting is now open and runs through noon on Friday, July 11.

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.

In 2024, MSP placed ninth in the contest.

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.

A child has died after drowning in a pool at an apartment complex in Southgate on Friday, police said.

Police said a 2-year-old girl drowned in a pool around 8:15 p.m. at the Village Green Apartments on Quarry Road near Pennsylvania Road.

We're told she fell in the pool during a birthday party. Police said multiple people were around the pool area at the time.

It's unclear at this time how long the girl was in the water before she was found.

The child was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Editor's note: Police initially said the child was 3 years old but later clarified that the child is 2 years old. This article has been updated to reflect that change.

Southgate police say they have taken the suspect in the shootings of two Southgate police officers into custody.

More details are expected to be released soon. The entire city was placed under a shelter-in-place order while the search was conducted.

Watch the video report below: Suspect in shooting of Southgate police officers taken into custody

The suspect was identified as a 20-year-old man from the area. While police released his name as part of the search, 7 News Detroit has removed it from our coverage since he has not yet been charged.

Two Southgate police officers were shot and taken to the hospital after an incident at a Southgate apartment complex, according to Southgate police. Officials say they responded to a weapons call around 4:10 p.m.

It happened at the Village on the Park and The Reserve at Southgate apartments on Northline, east of I-75.

Police say officers responded to a call about an individual waving a weapon around at the apartment complex. They arrived on the scene, and began looking for the suspect. They encountered him quickly near a second-floor laundry room. When they made contact, he pulled out a gun and began shooting. Both officers, two men, were struck once in their legs and did not fire back.

Officials said both officers are in stable condition and with family at a local hospital. The officers are a five-year veteran and a 10-year veteran with the department.

Its not the call that you want to receive to hear one officer and then to find out that we have two officers shot. Its a gut punch, Southgate Director of Public Safety Joe Marsh said. Law enforcement officers go out here every day to do their job and help people and protect the community. And to get that call where two police officers are shot, its sickening.

Multiple agencies from across Downriver and beyond responded to the scene, including the FBI, ATF, Melvindale Police, Taylor Police, Lincoln Park Police, Michigan State Police and more.

The suspect was taken into custody just after 8 p.m. Thursday.

"Its also a relief that we know that theres no more threat or danger to the community or to any of our other police officers," Marsh said.

The Detroit Tigers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday night has been postponed as storms move through Southeast Michigan.

The game will be made up Thursday at 5:40 p.m. as the second game of a split doubleheader. The original game scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Thursday will still take place.

Tickets for Wednesday nights game will be valid for both games on Thursday. Tickets for the postponed game can be exchanged for a different game this season.

Fans who purchased tickets through websites like SeatGeek, StubHub and Ticketmaster are advised to contact the vendor director for more information on weather policies.

A tornado touched down in Fraser Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Additional details about the tornado weren't immediately available. NWS said more information should be available on Thursday.

An afternoon round of storms in Southeast Michigan caused damage and flooding, with more severe weather expected.

Watch Brett Kast's report on storm damage: Fraser hit hard by afternoon storm

Heavy rain and flash flooding slowed drivers down across the area.

Watch Randy Wimbley's report on storm damage: Afternoon storm leaves damage in parts of Macomb County

A tornado warning was issued in Macomb County but has since been lifted.

7 News Detroit was out in Fraser, where residents were dealing with downed trees.

Watch video from Devon Shelton in Fraser. Warning: Graphic language Watch video taken by a viewer in Macomb County below: WATCH: Viewer video taken during severe storms in Macomb County

Several counties in the area are now under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.

Photo taken near 16 Mile and Groesbeck. Courtesy Steve Mitchell.

For the latest weather updates, click here.

Stay with 7 News Detroit on air and online as we track storms.

Friends of the Rouge teamed up with the community to install a new rain garden with Michigan native plants in Redford Township this week.

The 4,500-square-foot rain garden is located in Claude Allison Park on Beech Daly. According to the nonprofit, the garden has the capacity to hold more than 26,000 gallons of rainwater and could prevent as much as 586,000 gallons of rainwater from entering the sewer system every year.

The nonprofit, which aims to restore and protect the Rouge River ecosystem, helps install rain gardens in communities in an effort to reduce flooding, pollution and erosion. The gardens also help support pollinators and native wildlife.

Friends of the Rouge says they have installed rain gardens at 212 sites across our area since 2011.

The nonprofit has upcoming rain garden planting and spruce-up events. To learn more or sign up, click here.

During a Wednesday afternoon news conference, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office provided updates on two separate tragedies that happened in recent days, with one of them being called a murder/suicide. The other case is not being classified, pending results from the coroner.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Monroe County Sheriff's Office provides update on 2 recent tragedies

Sheriff Troy Goodnough provided the update on the homicide-suicide in Bedford Township on June 14 and the two teen deaths in Raisinville Township on June 17.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office provides update on 2 recent tragedies

Stories on both separate cases below:

Raisinville case:

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said two teens were found dead with gunshot wounds outside of a vehicle in Raisinville Township Tuesday.

Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: 2 teens found dead with gunshot wounds in Monroe County

According to deputies, dispatch received a call around 9:47 a.m. Tuesday regarding two deceased people on Heiss Road near Steffas Road.

WATCH: See video from Chopper 7 below Chopper video outside of Monroe County death investigation

Deputies responded and discovered a deceased female and male, who both appear to be teenagers. One of the teens has been identified as 16-year-old Faith Hamilton. She is being called the victim in this case.

The other teen is 16-year-old Landon Bryan LaFond, and he is being called the suspect in this case. Both of them suffered gunshot wounds. The official causes of death have not yet been determined.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Hamilton's family.

Detectives are investigating, but the sheriff's office said they are confident there is no danger to the community.

I was actually down there yesterday on the golf cart just tooling around and there was nothing down there then, said Tom Hannah, who lives nearby.

Hannah and other neighbors say this is abnormal for the area, and they're concerned about the manner of deaths.

The sheriff's office said there is no connection between this incident and a reported incident in Bedford Township from June 14.

Bedford Township case:

Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough says the deaths of two people in Beford Township over the weekend have been ruled a homicide and a murder.

The bodies of 17-year-old Gwendolyn Fay Smith and 33-year-old Ryne Jacob Leist, both of Temperance, were found sometime late Saturday or early Sunday in the 1600 block of W Sterns Road. Both had been shot and died on Saturday.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Smith's family.

The Lucas County Coroner's Office has ruled Smith's death a homicide and Leist's death a suicide. During a Wednesday afternoon news conference, police named Leist as a suspect in Smith's death.

Officials say Leist and Smith met when he was the bowling coach at Bedford High School.

Officials also say rumors that Leist was employed as a coach for Bedford Public Schools are untrue. Smith was a 2025 graduate of Beford Public Schools.

Officials say Leist was a "known acquaintance" of Smith and that there is no evidence they were dating, stating in a press release, "They were merely acquaintances."

More than a few Juneteenth events are planned around Metro Detroit today and this weekend. It's our country's second Independence Day, to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

Watch Whitney Burney's video report: 2025 Juneteenth events happening in metro Detroit Watch Brittany Toolis' report on event changes at the Charles H. Wright Museum More details on Juneteenth events at the Charles H. Wright Museum today

Here is a list of events happening this week in Metro Detroit, along with links for more information, in alphabetical order by city.

Detroit

Juneteenth 2025 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American, on Thursday, June 19, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. This year's program will feature a welcome from the Museum's CEO (Neil Barclay) and a reflection on the meaning of Juneteenth by Jamon Jordan, the city of Detroit's official historian. More info can be found at this link. Juneteenth Food Giveaway in partnership with DoorDash, happening on Thursday, June 19, from 12-3 p.m. at the Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield Bridge Center Library. Organizers say this year's giveaway will distribute nearly 7,000 pounds of fresh food and produce. To register to attend, click here. Events held by Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit (more info at this link): Juneteenth Freedom and Funding Networking celebration on Friday, June 20, from 7-11 p.m. at Hotel Saint Regis (RSVP here), Family Day at Robert C. Valade Park, on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (RSVP here) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is performing two free community concerts for Juneteenth, sponsored by the DTE Foundation. First performance is Wednesday, June 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Woodhaven High School in Brownstown Township. Second performance is Thursday, June 19, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. Performances are free and tickets are not required. More info can be found at this link. Hart of Detroit Summer Fest x AfroFuture Detroit x DVE Juneteenth Block Party, happening at Hart Plaza from 12-5 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. The Block Party will include live performances, local food, a drum workshop, dance-offs and more. You can get more info and buy tickets at this link.

Greenfield Village

Celebrate Juneteenth: Liberation and Legacy, happening Thursday, June 19, from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum. Highlights include performances from songs of the Civil Rights era, 1930 Blues performances, and a historical re-enactment of the 102nd United States Colored Troop Company C, sharing stories of Black soldiers post-Civil War. More info can be found at this link.

Harper Woods

Juneteenth Celebration: Thursday, June 19, from 1-4 p.m., free event at WCCCD's Harper Woods campus on Vernier Road. The celebration will feature speakers, an ancestral African ritual, the Kimmie Horne Band and a performance from Grammy-winning producer and jazz saxophonist Randy Scott. There's also a dynamic art exhibit and pony rides.

Royal Oak

Juneteenth Freedom Stride at Royal Oak Farmers Market, with a 1865-step Freedom March. Starts at 4 p.m., no registration needed. Walk is followed by a community celebration at Centennial Commons (beginning at 7 p.m.) with live entertainment, local Black-owned vendors and food trucks. More info can be found at this link.

Southfield

City of Southfield celebrates Southfield with a series of weekend events, including a Senior Luncheon at Southfield Parks and Recreation (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, June 13), a Flag Raising at City Hall (Saturday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m.) followed by the Mayor's Juneteenth Walk (10-11:30 a.m. through Southfield, starting at the Municipal Campus. Later that evening, Southfield Parks and Recreation is hosting Junteenth Jubilee (5-9 p.m.) with re-enactment, games for kids, and an outdoor concert. Before this weekend, there will be a Juneteenth Jazz & Blues Concert at the Southfield Public Library (June 18 at 6:30 p.m.) and a Pearls of Service Foundation Juneteenth Celebration (Thursday, June 19, 6-10 p.m.). Tickets for those cost $75 and can be purchased here. After this weekend, there's also a Juneteenth Open Mic Event (Saturday, June 21, 1-4 p.m. at the Southfield Library, more info at this link) and a Library Juneteenth Exhibit (Wednesday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m.)

Sterling Heights

Free events throughout Thursday, June 19, including the fourth annual African American Coalition Juneteenth Celebration. Events start with a 10 a.m. Stand Up for Freedom Dane workshop at the public library. The events continue this afternoon with several vendors and information booths at 3 p.m. at Dodge Park Farmers Market. Then in the evening, the Juneteenth stage at 5 p.m. will feature music and hustle lessons at the Patios n Pints beer garden next to the Upton House Museum. The celebration will be capped off with a 7 p.m. performance by the Prolifics (a Motown Tribute band), kicking off the 50th anniversary season.

Middlebelt Road is closed between Grand River Avenue and Nine Mile Road in Farmington Hills because of a gas main break, city officials said.

Watch the live report from Ryan Marshall in the video player below Gas main break forces part of Middlebelt Road to close in Farmington Hills

The road closed Monday around 3:30 p.m., officials said. The road is expected to be closed for several hours as Consumers Energy works to repair damage to the 10-inch gas main.

People who live in the area and smell the odor of natural gas in their home are being told to call 911.

7 News Detroit will provide an update when officials announce the road is back open.

The Macomb County Sheriffs Office said a toddler has died after he was found in the Clinton River on Monday.

Watch Faraz Javed's video report: 2-year-old dies after being found in Clinton River, sheriff's office says

Officials say deputies responded to a call on a missing toddler in Harrison Township around 11 a.m.

The child was reportedly last seen at his home on Manse Street.

See Chopper 7 video of the neighborhood below Chopper 7 video over Clinton River

Around 11:29 a.m., the sheriffs office says the toddler was found in the Clinton River. Deputies began performing lifesaving efforts and transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The sheriff's office has identified the child as 2-year-old Maxwell Anderson.

"The thoughts and prayers of the MCSO go out to the family and friends of the young child," the sheriff's office said in a statement.

The investigation is ongoing. No additional information has been released at this time.