A suspect shot and killed himself on Wednesday as Detroit police were executing a search warrant in connection with a shooting from over the weekend.

The incident with the suspect and police happened just after 2 p.m. at a house in a neighborhood on Moross Road near Lansdowne Street.

Initially, police believed one of the officers fatally shot the suspect. After reviewing body camera video, investigators learned the 20-year-old suspect shot and killed himself when officers breached the bedroom he was in.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report before police clarified the officer did not fatally shoot the suspect: Officer shoots, kills man in Detroit after he opened fire on officers, police say

An officer fired a shot after the officer believed the suspect was aiming a gun at police, officials said. Evidence technicians are looking into where the officers shot landed, but the preliminary investigation shows the suspect was not hit by the second bullet.

Detroit police are still actively looking for a 16-year-old they consider armed and dangerous. The teen is believed to be the 20-year-old mans brother.

Police say the two had a feud with someone and fired shots into a home on Waltham Street on Saturday.

The search warrant on Wednesday was executed at the suspects mothers home. Once officers got inside the home on Moross on Wednesday, they say they found two women and a child. According to police, they had those three leave the house before they attempted to open a locked bedroom. Thats when the suspect took his own life and the officer fired the shot.

After reviewing the body-worn camera, which I had not done at that time, it has become clear that the subject fatally shot himself, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.

Bettison showed members of the media the body camera footage but is not releasing it to the public.

Police are identifying the 16-year-old suspect as Demarco Ballard.

One woman who lives nearby the home on Moross told me shes not surprised to hear this type of incident happened in her neighborhood.

"There's always something happening in this area every time it gets hot," Charita Rhodes said.

The officer who fired the shot during the raid has been placed on paid administrative leave.

No police officer wakes up in the morning, we know that the possibility is there, but you dont wake up with the intention of thinking Im actually going to have to fire my weapon, especially at another human, Bettison said. "My prayers go out to the family because its just a lot of loss. Theyre going to need assistance, trauma-informed care support as well, so I hope that individuals wrap their arms around them.

If you see Ballard, police say do not approach him and call 911.

** Editor's note: Police initially released an incorrect age for the second suspect. We have updated this article to reflect that change.

Five women staying at Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac received free makeovers at Lush Hair Studio in West Bloomfield, giving them a fresh start as they prepare to re-enter the workforce.

Stylists spent the day doing hair, nails and makeup for the women who have faced addiction, abuse and homelessness.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report below: West Bloomfield salon gives free makeovers to women staying in Pontiac shelter

Sandy Super, the owner of Lush Hair Studio, said the idea came after she and her staff toured the Grace Centers of Hope facility.

"They are women that have had some sort of addiction or had some kind of issues, abuse in their lives and had some really rough times. And as they're getting through and getting ready to go out back into the workforce, we wanted to have them come in and give them full makeovers to make them feel beautiful from the inside out," Super said.

Grace Centers of Hope offers women and their children a second chance, providing rehabilitation services, job assistance and pathways to stable housing.

Amber Smelser, one of the women receiving a makeover, described how her appearance had been tied to her pain.

"When you look all raggedy, you think about all the bad stuff that you've gone through," Smelser said.

Laura Cardew, 40, has been at Grace Centers of Hope for one month. At one point before that, she lived in a tent.

"Being homeless really traumatizes you. Living outside really traumatizes you," Cardew said. "If it wasn't for Grace, where would I be right now? I'd be back on the street. I'd be back in that tent trying to work things out."

Michelle Merritt, another resident, reflected on how far she has come.

"Before I went to Grace, I went to jail for 45 days. And then I went to Grace and I've been there ever since. Seven months and I've been seven months sober," Merritt said.

Chrisynda Miller said she is focused on building a new future.

"I'm getting my GED. I'm learning new life skills," Miller said.

The stylists said the experience was just as meaningful for them.

Chelsea Contway, a stylist at Lush Hair Studio, said she felt a personal connection to the women she was helping.

"I see myself in these women, and it could've been me, too," Contway said.

Stylist Parker Berry said the event aligned with what she loves most about her work.

"I love making people feel confident and feel better about themselves and like their best selves. So, this really ties into it," Berry said.

Stylist Madeline Exner said she was glad to contribute more than just her skills.

"Super stoked to be helping them out, and donating my time, donating products and color so that we can get them madeover for their new chapter," Exner said.

Stylist Rianna Baughman described the broader mission of Grace Centers of Hope.

"From rehabilitation, to making sure that they have jobs, to making sure that they have homes that they can later call their own," Baughman said.

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Monroe is home to the deadliest battle ever fought on Michigan soil and you can visit the site for free.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report: The Battle of the River Raisin: Deadliest battle ever fought on Michigan soil

The Battle of the River Raisin took place in January 1813 during the War of 1812, when British regulars, Canadian militia, and warriors from tribal nations launched a surprise attack on American forces in what is now southeast Michigan.

"It was just at the time when the Americans were waking up, and you can imagine the confusion when all of a sudden, cannonballs started flying over the fence line," Ralph Naveaux, an author and historian born and raised in Monroe, said.

The battle was a devastating loss for the United States.

"Disastrous defeat for the American Army," Naveaux said. "Several hundred people were killed here."

Despite the defeat, the battle became a turning point in the War of 1812 and gave rise to one of the conflict's most famous rallying cries.

"It is significant in the fact that it turned the tide of the war and it really became an American rallying cry for the 'Remember the Raisin,'" Alisha Cooley, executive director of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation, said.

Today, the site stands as one of only four national battlefield parks in the country and the only one commemorating the War of 1812.

"This community never forgot what happened here from the 1813 and the Battle of the River Raisin," said Robert Clark, Mayor of the City of Monroe.

"The battlefield that took place here in Monroe County really was a significant mark in our history," added Michael Bosanac, Monroe County Administrator and Chief Financial Officer.

The River Raisin National Battlefield Park Foundation, a non-profit, works alongside the National Park Service to preserve and interpret the history of the battle and the region.

"I think you come away here learning some stories that you might not have been told in history class," Cooley said.

Visitors can also explore the free River Raisin Education Center, which officially opened last year inside what was once Monroe's Multi-Sports Complex. Local historian Rusty Davis helps guide visitors through the center, which includes a Long House built by the Potawatomi Tribe and other historical artifacts.

"Last year, they had over 230,000 visitors," Clark said.

Naveaux believes the battle's significance has been historically overlooked in part because of its outcome.

"One of the reasons that little attention was paid to this battlefield over the years was probably because it was a major defeat," Naveaux said.

But for those in Monroe, the battle remains deeply personal.

"This site is very special to me, largely because I was born and raised right here," Naveaux said.

"And it's the power of place when you step on the battlefield. You really realize, 'Wow. This is where it actually happened,'" Cooley added.

The River Raisin National Battlefield Park and Education Center are free and open to the public.

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This is not just a game it is an opportunity to make connections with some kids who could use some encouragement.

Eighteen boys in a foster care program in Redford spent quality time with community leaders, including firefighters and the chief of police. They played a kickball game organized to build trust and connection between first responders and children who have dealt with significant trauma.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report below: Redford police and firefighters play kickball with foster children to build trust

Redford Township Police Chief Jennifer Mansfield said the event gives everyone a chance to see one another differently.

"We all get to see each other in a different light than sometimes we do when we're working, and I personally love seeing the smiles, you know, hearing the laughter, and I also like watching the adults. You know, the adults are having just as much fun as the kids." Mansfield said.

Nicholas Lavin, a firefighter and paramedic with Redford Township Fire, said the relationships built at events like this extend beyond the field.

"And we see them in the community, too, you know? We're driving by and we see them waving down the street." Lavin said. "When we run into them, it's usually a medical emergency, and that's no way to create a relationship. Whereas this, a little friendly competition, is fantastic."

MCHS Family of Services has been around since 1917. Through those years, its goal has remained the same: caring for children. The nonprofit has a campus off 6 Mile Road near Telegraph Road, where boys ages 5 to 18 can live and learn life skills.

That includes Xavier Bowles, who is graduating from Redford Union High School this month. Bowles said the program has helped him develop important skills.

"My good choices, my boundaries and my coping skills." Bowles said. "My grades, fantastic." Bowles said.

"I also volunteer with the Redford Union wrestling team and they're just like every other high school, middle school kid. They just want to have fun," said Carly Bacigalupo, president of the Redford Jaycees. She was also at the event to participate and show support.

Raquel Sulaiman, chief development officer at MCHS, said outside community involvement makes a meaningful difference for the youth in their care.

"Oh, it's so important. Our staff do an incredible job coaching, taking care of our youth, looking after them, but we know when there's outside adults in the community who look after our youth, mentor them and just have positive relationships, that goes such a long way," Sulaiman said.

Allie Snage, executive director of the Redford Chamber of Commerce, said the event was a success and hinted at more to come.

"It was great. Sounds like we're looking to do something again towards the end of the summer, so hopefully we can make this a recurring thing." Snage said.

Both sides declared victory at the end of the game but the real winners were the young men on the field.

A ransomware group called "Shiny Hunters" is claiming responsibility for a nationwide hack targeting Canvas, a widely used online learning platform, disrupting students and faculty at colleges and universities across the country.

The group's message says those affected can contact Shiny Hunters to negotiate a settlement, and that all data will be leaked if no agreement is reached by the end of May 12, 2026.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report below: Ransomware attack takes down Canvas at colleges nationwide including in Michigan

Students at Wayne State University and Macomb Community College received emails Thursday notifying them that Canvas was temporarily unavailable. The outage is hitting at a critical time, as many students are in the middle of finals.

Sumaiyah Khan, a senior at Wayne State University, said the news was alarming.

"I can imagine the panic," Khan said.

Khan said she typically keeps backups of her work, but noted some assignments could still be lost.

"Typically, yes. But sometimes if we do a text box entry, it could completely vanish," Khan said.

Professor Leon DuPree, an information security expert with Eastern Michigan University, said the attack is impacting schools all over the country. He advised institutions to maintain backups and use additional security measures, such as biometric authentication, to protect accounts.

"When you're talking about a cloud-based system being compromised like that, is going to be making sure that you've got multi-factor identification in place and removing identification and user IDs that you don't need anymore," DuPree said.

Professor Tom Holt with Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice said he believes the attack is more about disruption than the value of the data itself.

"That's a ton of material to sift through. It's unlikely that there's going to be a lot of immediate value in terms of intellectual property, but there are a lot of downside risks in terms of the loss of time and resources for those who use it," Holt said.

By Thursday evening, Canvas reported it was back online. Many students and faculty are now wondering whether their personal information will still be leaked.

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A heart surgeon has made a major donation to create a safe space for boys surviving childhood trauma in Redford Township, honoring the memory of a 13-year-old patient who died from heart complications.

The donation from Dr. John Dentel establishes "The Den" at MCHS Family of Services off 6 Mile Road. The recreation room serves as a safe space for the 24 boys currently living at the nonprofit facility.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report below: Surgeon honors life of young patient

Dentel met Mikey Novak in 2021. Novak was born with congenital heart disease and lived at MCHS, a facility for boys who survived childhood abuse and trauma.

Knowing everything he had been through and knowing his relationship with adults in general, but just knowing his kind and loving heart just drew us all in to who Mikey is and who Mikey was, Dentel said.

Dentel first performed a valve replacement surgery on Novak, then placed him on a device to support his heart. Eventually, Dentel performed a heart transplant on the teen.

Getting to the transplant was difficult because Novak did not have a legal guardian.

So, when we decided to give him a transplant, we werent sure if the state was going to allow him to get a transplant because he didnt have a guardian. So, I actually stepped away during rounds and called my sister and I said, If I adopt this kid, will you come and help me? Dentel said.

Novaks biological grandmother was able to adopt him instead. However, months after the heart transplant, the 13-year-old experienced complications and did not survive.

Dentel, who is now based in Florida, never forgot about his patient in metro Detroit. MCHS Family of Services President and CEO Kevin Roach said the deep connection between the surgeon and the boy surprised him a little bit.

Dentel decided to honor Novak's memory by funding the new space at MCHS.

He always referred to me as The Bear, to kind of overlook him, and him The Cub because he was like a son to me. So, thats where the name came from. The Den is a place for safety. Its a place for everyone to get energy, to transform, to unite, Dentel said.

At the end of the day, its a recreation space for our young people. For them to play games, for them to hang out, for them to have that space that they can come to and just be boys, Roach said.

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