DETROIT, MI – A tragic car accident has left a Detroit family devastated, as a four-year-old boy lost his life due to a crash in which he was not properly restrained. His mother, Shaniqua Baskin, is now facing legal consequences for her role in the incident. On a somber Monday morning in a Detroit courtroom, Baskin was sentenced to three years of probation, with the first six months to be served behind bars at Wayne …
DETROIT, MI – A night meant for celebration at Martin Luther King High School was marred by gunfire, as a pre-prom gathering turned into a scene of fear and chaos. Police are actively searching for the individual responsible for firing approximately 20 shots in the school’s parking lot, disrupting the event attended by about 200 students. Photographer De’Von Hall, who was present to capture the joyous moments of students in their prom attire, witnessed the …
DETROIT, MI – A Mother’s Day celebration turned into a nightmare on the west side of Detroit when a woman allegedly fired an assault rifle at a neighbor’s home, leaving the community in shock and fear. The shooting, which took place on Whitcomb Street near Grand River, has left residents on edge as they grapple with the aftermath of the unexpected violence. The alleged shooter, known to neighbors for her erratic behavior, reportedly fired approximately …
DETROIT, MI – Residents on Detroit’s west side witnessed a tense standoff on Saturday after a man barricaded himself inside a stolen vehicle following a police chase. The incident began when the owner of the stolen car, equipped with a tracking device, confronted the suspect. The suspect allegedly threatened the owner with a firearm and a knife, prompting police intervention. The drama unfolded near West Chicago and Hobble, drawing a crowd of onlookers as police …
Detroit, Michigan — The community is mourning the tragic loss of a 19-year-old student-athlete following a shooting on Interstate 94 over the weekend. Alvin Mark Johnson, affectionately known as Lil Mark, was a promising football player who had received a scholarship to Central State University in Ohio, showcasing an impressive future both on and off the field. Johnson, a former offensive lineman for Harper Woods High School, was widely respected for his dedication to both …
Detroit, MI — A preliminary examination unfolded Monday for 24-year-old Sheldon Avery Thomas, the accused gunman at a Detroit block party over the summer that tragically left one teen dead and four others wounded. The case, which has shaken the local community, is being closely watched as prosecutors lay out their evidence against Thomas in hopes of taking the case to trial. On the night of June 24, authorities reported that dozens were gathered at …
DETROIT, MI – Authorities in Detroit are reaching out to the public for assistance in solving a perplexing case involving unidentified individuals found in a burned vehicle. The Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation and has urged anyone with information to come forward. Investigators are working tirelessly to piece together the identities of those found in the vehicle and to understand the circumstances leading up to the incident. The identities, ages, …
Detroit, MI — An early morning explosion that ripped through an apartment building in eastern Detroit on Monday has been linked to a gas leak, leaving 13 people hospitalized, with three individuals including a toddler in critical condition. The fiery blast, which occurred at the intersection of Littlefield Street and Schoolcraft Road near Interstate 96, prompted a swift response from emergency teams around 4 a.m. Corey McIsaac, a spokeswoman for the Detroit Fire Department, noted …
Detroit, MI – An explosion early Monday morning has heavily damaged an apartment complex in Detroit, leading to multiple emergency hospitalizations and sparking an ongoing investigation by local officials. The blast, which occurred in the residential building located on Littlefield, just south of Schoolcraft on the city’s west side, was reported before dawn. Rescue operations were promptly mobilized, with emergency response teams at the scene assisting injured residents and assessing the structural integrity of the …
Detroit, MI — A rideshare driver in Detroit faced a violent incident early Thursday morning when a disagreement over passenger limits escalated, culminating in an assault that was captured on video. The confrontation occurred around 1:30 a.m. on March 16 in the 19000 block of Cheshire Street, near major throughways I-94 and Moross. During the incident, captured by the vehicle’s camera, the verbal altercation rapidly deteriorated after the driver refused to accommodate more than the …