Detroit firefighters find 5th murder victim in one month
Detroit firefighters found what is believed to be the fifth murder victim in a month early this morning after responding to a semi-truck fire on the southwest side of the city.
Bicyclist shot in back while riding along Woodward near Palmer Park in Detroit
A Detroit man was critically injured early this morning after a gunman shot him in the back while he was riding his bike on Woodward near Palmer Park.
Exclusive: New Packard Plant owner at risk of losing property over delinquent taxes
Peru-based developer Fernando Palazuelo is more than $80,000 delinquent on property taxes and late fees on the abandoned Packard Plant that he purchased six months ago at a tax-foreclosure auction.
7 incredible photos from Detroit’s fireworks
The Detroit fireworks were as impressive as ever Monday night, and so were many of the photographs.
Meijer to break ground on second Detroit store at former school site
Meijer plans to open its second store in Detroit by next summer after announcing today that it will break ground on its newest site on the northwest side Monday.
Violence breaks out in Detroit neighborhoods while downtown safe for fireworks
While a bulk of police resources were downtown, officers were called to at least three shootings, seven home invasions, three armed robberies, four arsons, a rape and numerous domestic assaults.
5 hyperbolic tweets about dangers during Detroit’s fireworks
Fears of violence kept many people away from Detroit’s fireworks.
Live blog: Tracking crime, police response at Detroit fireworks
Follow our live blog as we monitor crime and police responses at the fireworks in Detroit tonight.
‘Knockout game’ may target police during tonight’s fireworks in Detroit
Police are investigating reports that prospective gang members plan to attack residents and unsuspecting officers during tonight’s fireworks in Detroit in a brazen escalation of the so-called “knockout game.”
Video: Detroit’s riverfront breaks out in brawl over weekend
A large fight broke out at River Days festival in downtown Detroit on Saturday, just two days after tens of thousands of people plan to gather for the fireworks tonight.