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Macomb County Man Faces Charges in Connection with Fatal Detroit Shooting

Detroit, Michigan – A Macomb County man, Jony Saad Alatto, has been charged in connection with a two-year-old mass shooting at an alleged drug house in Detroit that resulted in the deaths of three men and injuring two women. Alatto, 32, from Macomb Township, was arraigned in 36th District Court in Detroit and has been remanded to jail, as stated by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Following the shootings, Alatto allegedly robbed the occupants of …

Man from Macomb County Charged with Nearly Two Dozen Felonies in Detroit Shooting Rampage

Detroit, Michigan – A tragic shooting incident in August 2022 has led to a 32-year-old man from Macomb County facing nearly two dozen felonies. Jony Saad Alatto is accused of multiple charges in connection with a violent armed robbery in a Detroit home, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to two others. The shooting, which took place near the intersection of Saratoga and Gratiot avenues, claimed the lives of 76-year-old John Coffie …

Macomb County Officials Confirm Water Safety After Massive Industrial Fire and Explosions

Macomb County, Michigan – Residents can breathe a sigh of relief as officials confirm that the water in Macomb County is safe to drink following a massive fire and series of explosions that occurred Monday night. The incident took place at a business and its distribution facility in Clinton Township, where combustible materials like butane, nitrous oxide, and lighter fluid triggered continuous explosions lasting into Tuesday morning. Select Distributors, the business involved, is known for …

Massive Fire at Business and Distribution Facility in Macomb County Spurs Explosions and Tragedy

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A business along with its distribution facility were engulfed in a massive fire in Macomb County, leading to continuous explosions of combustible material that lasted well into Tuesday morning. Authorities were still waiting for it to be safe to approach and investigate the scene of the now extinguished fire that consumed a building at 15 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township, shared by a business named Goo and a …

Macomb County Officials Offer Morning Update on Explosion at Distribution Plant

Clinton Township, Michigan – Macomb County officials provided an update on Tuesday morning regarding the explosion at a distribution plant. The incident took place on Monday, resulting in significant damage and causing concern throughout the community. The explosion, which occurred at a packaging and shipping facility, led to widespread damage in the surrounding area. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blast and assessing the extent of the destruction. Emergency services responded promptly to …