Homeowner who fatally shot Renisha McBride faces up to life in prison
Theodore Hall Wafer told police his 12-gauge shotgun accidentally discharged when he mistook McBride for an intruder.
Renisha McBride was drunk before being fatally shot on front porch
It’s unclear if McBride’s blood-alcohol level of .218% will change anything about the case.
Exclusive: Grosse Pointe police film, humiliate black man
Most of the videos are shot from squad cars while African American men are told to sing or dance.
Detroit’s WDIV reporter loudly drops F-bomb on TV
WDIV was reporting on what it called “an entire city block torched by a ferocious fire” when the reporter was asked to describe the scene.
Has Detroit News editor’s brain been infiltrated by spiders?
“A family of spiders has nested in my brain and my doctors are lying about it,” the Detroit News site read.
Fire destroys another Heidelberg Project house installation
The “House of Soul” was adorned with vintage records and was a major installation at the Heidelberg Project.
Piecing together the mystery of Renisha McBride’s final hours
The 54-year-old shooter told police he “accidentally” shot McBride, who is 5 foot 4, in the face with a shotgun because he thought she was an intruder.
‘On This Day’: Daily feature on Detroit’s rich history
Beginning today, we’ll feature Detroit author Ken Coleman’s insightful, daily accounts of Detroit’s African American history.
Nation of Islam leader: God will punish Kilpatrick foes
Over the summer, Louis Farrakhan also suggested Kilpatrick’s imprisonment is part of a national plot to kick African Americans out of office.
McDonald’s to replace historic University Club in Detroit
One of Detroit’s most elegant buildings was demolished to make way for the city’s 29th McDonald’s restaurant.