Three people were hospitalized after being shot inside a Detroit bar overnight.
A spokesperson for the Detroit Police Department tells us that the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Sunday morning in the 5500 block of Michigan Avenue.
Police tell us that two men and one woman were struck. They were all taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police are still looking for the suspect from this incident. If you have information regarding this incident, you can call the Detroit Police Departments 4th Precinct at 313-596-5440 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
A Detroit police officer was killed earlier this weekend in a car crash, the department confirmed.
The department said that 32-year-old Cameron Richardson was off duty when the crash happened. In a press conference held Sunday afternoon, Interim Chief Todd Bettison said that Richardson was heading northbound on Hoover after his shift at the ninth precinct. At the intersection of Hoover and Greiner, Richardson's vehicle was struck by the driver of a white van attempting to make left turn.
"This is definitely a tragic day for the department," Bettison said.
Bettison later mentioned that the 911 call was received shortly after midnight early Sunday morning. Officers responding to the scene found Richardson's body, with Bettison saying that the officer "didn't suffer."
Michigan State Police troopers assisting in the investigation found the white van a short distance away from the crash, with a gun found in the vehicle. After executing two search warrants, two people in the van at the time of the hit-and-run crash have been taken into custody. The driver of the van, a 28-year-old man whose identity was not revealed by Bettison, is considered a person of interest.
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"He hasn't turned himself in, we will have him shortly," Bettison said. "He is in close contact with the suspect's family and we believe he will turn himself in."
Bettison had been on the force just over a year after serving in the military, and leaves behind two daughters.
"We will never forget him," Bettison said. "He has two daughters and we are going to wrap our hands totally around this family right here."
Watch our full interview with Richardson's parents below: INTERVIEW: Family speaks after DPD officer dies in off-duty hit-and-run crash
Richardson's parents opted not to speak at the press conference, but did talk to 7 News Reporter Faraz Javed ahead of the press conference.
"(He was) quiet, loving, funny," said John Harris, Richardson's father. "He just did 10 years in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Seattle. He retired after doing 10 years of service...his goal was to be a police officer. He's got two daughters that he loved dearly and they wanted him here."
Richardson's parents said the daughters are 12 and 14 years old.
"I had just talked to him around the same time," Mona, Richardson's mother, said. "We said we loved each other at the end, that was the most important to me, but he was telling me he would be going on vacation to Brazil next month.
Both John and Mona said that Richardson was a great dad.
"He sacrificed so much for his kids," Harris said. "As he was growing, we never had any problems with him, never got into trouble, was always quiet, very respectful."
"The way he wears the uniform, whether it was serving his country, serving the men and women, serving the citizens of this fine city, I would say a humble servant," Bettison said. "He was just a servant. He served, he wanted to be a Detroit Police Officer."
After being out for the past seven weeks with a broken forearm, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone will be returning for tonight's high-stakes game against the Minnesota Vikings.
According to a report from Ian Rapoport with The NFL Network. Anzalone will likely be on a limited snap count, with his snaps being monitored by Lions staffers. He will also wear a special pad on his forearm to prevent further injury.
Anzalone has been unavailable since breaking his forearm attempting to make a tackle in the Week 11 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Anzalone has been one of the Lions' captains since coming to Detroit in 2021. He's appeared in 55 games for the Lions over the past four seasons, and in eight games this season, Anzalone has made 51 tackles, six tackles for a loss, four quarterback hits, four passes defensed and 1.0 sacks, all while handling a lot of the communication for the defense.
Tonight's game has massive playoff implications for the 14-2 Detroit Lions, who host the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. With a win, the Lions clinch the NFC North and the 1-seed in the NFC, meaning every playoff game the Lions play ahead of the Super Bowl will be at Ford Field. With a loss, the Lions become the first Wild Card team with 14 wins in NFL history, and have to play at least one playoff game away from home.
A Manchester man has been arrested after opening fire at the Saline police station early Sunday morning.
Police say that the 39-year-old man entered the station just after 8 a.m. and fired three rounds on police premises. Authorities determined that this was the same man who had had Michigan State Troopers dispatched to his home after for a call about him being suicidal.
When troopers arrived to his home, they realized the man had already left. That man was calling Metro Dispatch from the police station parking lot, informing the dispatcher that he wanted police to shoot him.
This is when the man fired the rounds, with one of the rounds being fired at the occupied police station. No one was hurt
The situation was ultimately de-escalated and the man was eventually taken into custody. In a statement about the incident, the Saline Police Department acknowledged the assistance of Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office, Milan Police Department, Ann Arbor Police Department, Pittsfield Township Police Department and Michigan State Police.
Two handguns in the man's possession were confiscated, and charges are still being determined for this incident.
"This incident highlights the importance of mental health support and the challenges faced by law enforcement when dealing with individuals in crisis," said police chief Marlene Radzik in the statement. "Mental health support is available for you or someone you know who is suffering from a mental health crisis. Anyone in Washtenaw County can call the CARES team 24/7 at 734-544-3050. If you feel suicidal you can call 988 or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline."
One person has died and two others are hospitalized after what's believed to be a "random" shooting in Oxford on Christmas Eve night.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said it was made aware of the major incident just after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of Ray Road and North Oxford Road.
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When deputies arrived on scene, they found three people who had been shot. Those people were transported to the hospital. The next day on Christmas, the sheriff's office said one of the victims died.
The other two victims "should be on the road to physical healing," the sheriff's office said in their update on Wednesday.
Neighbors say they heard at least four gunshots.
Well we were just sitting inside watching a holiday program and we heard four very quick gunshots. I mean, its pretty distinct when you hear gunshots," Tom Binkowski, who lives in the area, said. Its Christmas Eve. What are people thinking?
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says they have the suspect in custody and recovered a gun.
Investigators on Wednesday said they believe the shooting was random. The suspect allegedly was passing through the area and went "on a violent spree at multiple locations."
The suspect is a convicted felon who has multiple prior weapons offenses. He was taken to jail as formal charges are pending.
Binkowski says his wife is shaken up after the Tuesday shooting. The incident took place just steps from Oxford High School where the family lives.
"Anyone who goes through something like that, I think it's always going to be there," Binkowski said. "She's been on the phone with teachers at the school and has been talking about it, seems to help them through it."
Binkowski and other neighbors believe the victims may have been helping the shooter, who was off the road in a vehicle, when the shots rang out.
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When Lions fans aren't cheering on their favorite team, they'll be able to go visit the Detroit Zoo's newest furry friend.
The Zoo announced their new Lion last week on Instagram. Kalu, pictured above, is nine years old and weighs 475 pounds.
The zoo says he has a maximum speed of 50 miles per hour, more than twice as fast as Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs max speed of 22.03 miles per hour logged in the win over the Tennessee Titans, per ESPN's Next Gen Stats.
He also boasts a horizontal jump of 36 feet and a roar volume of 118 decibels, about 15 decibels quieter than the recorded decibel level for the Lions playoff win against the Los Angeles Rams last season.
"Swing by the Zoo to see Kalu and add a roar to your day then cheer on the Lions as they prepare for their playoff push!" the zoo said in the post.
The Superintendent and the Food Service Director at a Warren School district have been charged after allegedly having marijuana on school grounds and driving under the influence of marijuana last weekend.
Police say that Superintendent Hollie Stange, 38, and Food Services Director Amanda Carroll, 38, smoked marijuana in Carroll's vehicle on Friday, Dec. 20, at a plaza near the corner of 9 Mile Rd. and Ryan Rd within 1,000 feet of school grounds.
The woman drove away in separate vehicles and were separately pulled over, with a weapon being found in Stange's vehicle.
Stange has been charged with the following:
Possession of Marijuana on School Grounds, a two year felony Possession of a Weapon in a Weapon Free Zone, a 93-day misdemeanor Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, a 93-day misdemeanor.
Carroll has been charged with the following:
Possession of Marijuana on School Grounds, a two year felony Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Second Offense, a one-year misdemeanor Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated with an Occupant less than 16 years old, a one-year misdemeanor.
Both women have been placed on leave after a unanimous vote from the school board. Both woman were arraigned the day after the arrests, with an interim bond set at $5,000 cash/surety for each women. A Bond hearing is scheduled for later this afternoon.
"These allegations are deeply troubling. These women are not only responsible for their own conduct but are entrusted with the well-being of our children. Engaging in alleged illegal drug use near school property and driving under the influence is a betrayal of that trust and puts our community at significant risk. We will pursue justice to ensure accountability and uphold the safety and integrity of our schools," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a statement on the charges.
Below is the statement sent to parents of students at Fitzgerald:
Dear Fitzgerald Public Schools families, The Board of Education at Fitzgerald Public Schools is committed to transparency and keeping our community informed. We wanted to provide our school community an update regarding the arrest of Superintendent Hollie Stange and the districts Food Services Director, Amanda Carroll. The Fitzgerald Public Schools Board of Education today voted unanimously to place District Superintendent Stange and Amanda Carroll on leave effective immediately pending our internal review and the ongoing criminal investigation. Stange and Carroll were arrested Friday, Dec. 20. In addition, the Board has initiated the process of identifying an Interim Acting Superintendent and Food Services Director while the review and investigation continue. The school district is cooperating with local law enforcement and will continue to do so. We will be providing additional details when they are available and appropriate to share. At Fitzgerald Public Schools, we hold our staff members to the highest standards of professional conduct and expect them to lead by example by adhering to our school values, policies and procedures. Please know that this incident does not reflect the vast majority of our dedicated administrators, teachers and support staff who work tirelessly each day. We remain focused on our mission of providing a world-class education to our students. Sincerely, Julia Yokel, President Fitzgerald Public Schools Board of Education
Gas prices are up slightly at the pump for the millions of Michiganders hitting the roads this week for the Holidays.
According to the American Automobile Association, average gas prices are up six cents from last week across the state. The average price currently sits at $3.10/gallon, 13 cents more than this time last year.
If you're filling a full 15-gallon tank, you can expect to pay an average of $46, a $12 discount from last year's highlight price.
AAA forecasts that 3.4 million Michiganders will travel more than 50 miles from home this holiday season. Gas Prices are slightly up compared to this time last year, when drivers could expect to pay $2.96/gallon.
Here's a look at the cheapest and most expensive gas prices in the state:
Most expensive gas price averages: Saginaw ($3.18), Grand Rapids ($3.18), Lansing ($3.17) Least expensive gas price averages: Marquette ($2.98), Metro Detroit ($3.06), Ann Arbor ($3.11)
The average gas price in the city of Detroit sits at $3.07/gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,734 stations. Here's a look at Holiday prices in the Motor City over the past decade:
December 23, 2023: $2.97/g (U.S. Average: $3.10/g) December 23, 2022: $2.94/g (U.S. Average: $3.09/g) December 23, 2021: $3.23/g (U.S. Average: $3.28/g) December 23, 2020: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g) December 23, 2019: $2.51/g (U.S. Average: $2.55/g) December 23, 2018: $2.14/g (U.S. Average: $2.31/g) December 23, 2017: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g) December 23, 2016: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) December 23, 2015: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g) December 23, 2014: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g)
Farmington Elementary School in Garden City has been cleared from a brief lockdown after a plastic gun was found in a student's backpack.
The school was first placed under lockdown after a 911 call was made, following a student being seen coming off the school bus with what appeared to be a gun.
According to the Garden City police department, Officers responding to the scene found that school administrators had already stopped the student and took their backpack.
A black plastic toy gun, which is illegal to possess on school property, was found in the boy's backpack.
The elementary school is no longer under lockdown, as it is believed there is no threat to the community.
Scouting America is putting together a video comprised of Scout submissions after Lions running back David Montgomery was ruled out for the season.
Montgomery suffered a knee injury in this past weekend's loss to the Buffalo Bills. One half of the electric Sonic & Knuckles backfield, Montgomery has rushed for 4.2 yards per carry (185 carries for 775 yards) and 12 rushing touchdowns. League-wide, Montgomery ranks 20th in rushing yards and tied-fourth in rushing touchdowns.
Montgomery is an Eagle Scout, and Scouting America is calling on Michigan Scots to rally together to record encouraging messages to help with Montgomery's recovery.
Scouting America asks that you submit your video by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. They ask Scouts to wear their uniform or branded shirt, and not wear or mention the Detroit Lions in your message. They also ask you to shoot the video vertically and keep it to 5-15 seconds.
$27 million in outstanding medical debt for more than 46,000 Wayne County residents has been erased, the county's Department of Health, Human and Veteran Services announced.
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The debt came from a local hospital, who the department said wanted to remain anonymous but "is committed to community benefit and making healthcare accessible."
The debt has been relieved thanks to a county program which aims to wupe out more than $700 million in medical debt for county residents. The patients include residents in Wayne County who are four times or below the federal poverty line, or have medical debt that equals at least five percent of their annual income.
With this program, we are doing our part to address the way our national healthcare affordability crisis affects Wayne County residents. Medical debt is a financial anchor on too many families, often forcing them to choose basic everyday needs or being forced to pay medical bills. We are proud to work with Undue Medical Debt to help bring a measure of relief to vulnerable families throughout Wayne County, said Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County Health Director and Director of Health, Human, and Veterans Services.
Those who have had their debt relieved will receive an Undue branded envelope in the mail this week, signed by Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans.
More information about this debt relief and upcoming relief can be found at this link.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating a homicide after a body was found at an abandoned school.
Police were notified of the incident around 9:45 p.m. Monday evening (Dec. 16). We're told that a 21-year-old came into Detroit from Fenton to sell a gun, but his parents reported him missing.
Police found the man's vehicle at La Salle and La Belle. He was not in it, but authorities say that evidence was.
K9 Officers followed the scent of the man to a nearby abandoned school, where the 21-year-old was found dead. Police found shell casings at the scene but no weapon.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to call the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
After winning a state championship last month, the Cass Tech High School football was honored this weekend at the Somerset Collection shopping mall.
Cass Tech football team honored at Somerset after winning championship
We came down the steps, the entire mall stopped and cheered, they were introduced on stage and given wonderful, wonderful gifts, said Lisa Phillips, principal of Cass Technical High School.
This comes after Cass Tech beat Hudsonville on the other side of the state to claim their first Division I title in nearly a decade. They were also honored with a parade through downtown Detroit last week.
WATCH: Cass Tech football honored with parade after winning first state championship in eight years
It really felt like all the hard work in the off-season, everything really pays off, said player Isiah Copeland.
Gas prices across the state of Michigan rose since last week, with drivers now paying an average of $3.04/gallon for regular unleaded gasoline at the pump.
Per the American Automobile Association, that price is up 10 cents from a week ago and up 5 cents from December 2023. Gas is also 13 cents less expensive than it was this time last month in the Mitten State.
On average, Michigan drivers are paying $45 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, a discount of $13 from last year's highest price.
Here's a look at the highest and lowest gas prices in the state right now:
Most expensive gas price averages: Jackson ($3.13), Ann Arbor ($3.08), Grand Rapids ($3.08) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.92), Marquette ($2.98), Benton Harbor ($3.02)
You can find more information on gas prices near you at this link.
One woman is dead after being stabbed by her son in Dearborn on Sunday evening, officials told 7 News Detroit.
Police were alerted of the incident around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at a home on Reuter Street, near Tireman Avenue.
Dearborn police identified the 70-year-old victim as Jamila Alwan. They say the Dearborn Fire Department declared Alwan dead at the scene.
Police took her son, a man in his 30s, into custody.
Authorities are still investigating what led up to this incident, as the suspect's motive is unclear at this time.
We extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of the victim. Senseless acts of this nature can shake the community to its core. We will continue this investigation diligently in order to deliver justice for the victim," said Issa Shahin, Dearborn Police Chief, in a press release.
You may want to leave the house for work or school a little early on this Monday morning, with dense fog decreasing visibility across Metro Detroit.
WATCH OUR MORNING COVERAGE Metro Detroit under fog advisory for Monday morning commute
Metro Detroit, including Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, St. Clair, Midland, Bay, Huron, Tuscola, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston Lenawee and Monroe Counties, is under a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m., with officials saying visibility is at one-quarter mile or less.
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous this morning. Police advise drivers to slow down, use their headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Two men have been hospitalized after being shot on Detroit's southwest side, according to the city's police department.
An official with the department tells us it happened just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, near 8 Mile and Ashton.
We're told that both the victims are adult men. One of the men is in critical condition at the hospital, while the other is expected to survive from his injuries.
DPD is still looking for the suspects, who they say fled on foot after the shooting.
Four dogs passed away in a house fire in Ecorse over the weekend, according to fire officials.
The city's fire department told us the fire started around 11 p.m. on Saturday night (Dec. 14) at a home in the 3000 block of High Street.
"It's so hard, like Christmas already hard enough," said homeowner Tracy Webster. "I work two jobs just to make ends meet, just so we can have a home, and now we don't even have that."
Fire officials tell us that while four dogs passed away in the fire, but the seven children home at the time were unharmed. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
A GoFundMe, which we have verified the validity of, has been created to help the family recover funds from losses in the fire. If you would like to help the Webster family, you can do so at this link.
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