Violence

Mar. 4, 2026

Detroit Father Charged After Toddler Found Abandoned in Impounded Vehicle

Orlander Murnell Linson Jr. faces child abuse charges after leaving 1-year-old in car that was impounded

Mar. 4, 2026

Detroit Man Charged After 6-Year-Old Daughter Accidentally Shoots Herself

Prosecutors say the child found an unsecured gun in the home and fired it, leading to charges under Michigan's safe storage law.

Mar. 3, 2026

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Detroit Shooting

Police investigating early morning incident on city's west side

Mar. 3, 2026

Teenager Injured in Shooting Near Detroit School

Police investigating altercation that led to gunfire on Friday night

Mar. 2, 2026

2 Killed, 2 Injured in Shooting at Detroit Funeral Repast

Police say the motive for the violence is still unknown as investigation continues

Mar. 2, 2026

Fatal House Fire Kills 1, Injures 1 in Detroit

Blaze on east side of city leaves home destroyed and one person dead

Mar. 2, 2026

6-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Detroit

Police say the shooting happened with an unsecured gun inside a car.

Feb. 28, 2026

Two Dead, Two Injured in Detroit Funeral Shooting

Police investigating incident at funeral repast in Sherwood neighborhood

Feb. 27, 2026

Three men found dead in Detroit home

Police were searching for a missing person when they discovered the bodies.

Feb. 27, 2026

Metro Detroit Man Sentenced for Injuring 8-Month-Old Baby

Vincent Zappa receives 18-30 years in prison for first-degree child abuse.

Feb. 27, 2026

Detroit Lions Player Denies Involvement in Alleged Robbery and Kidnapping

Terrion Arnold's lawyer says the NFL cornerback had no connection to the Florida incident.

Feb. 26, 2026

Three men found dead in Detroit home, police seek person of interest

A surviving witness said he was attacked with a hammer at the home a day before the bodies were discovered.

Feb. 26, 2026

Three Men Found Dead in Detroit Home

Police were searching for a missing person when they discovered the victims, who were bludgeoned and stabbed.

Feb. 25, 2026

Suspect Linked to Detroit Shootings Found Hiding in Doghouse

Jermaine Antonio Jackson Jr. faces federal weapons charge for possessing a Glock with an illegal auto-sear device.

Feb. 25, 2026

19-Year-Old Charged in Deadly Detroit Crash

Prosecutors say the man was driving over twice the speed limit when he ran a red light and struck another vehicle, killing a 9-year-old girl.

Feb. 25, 2026

Three Men Over 50 Found Dead in Detroit Basement

Police investigating missing person report discover bodies wrapped in towels and carpeting.

Feb. 24, 2026

Suspect in custody after stabbing at Detroit shelter

One person hospitalized in stable condition following incident at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries facility

Feb. 24, 2026

Detroit Creates Neighborhood Safety Office to Expand Violence Prevention

New office will centralize the city's prevention strategy and focus on community-driven approaches to reduce violence

Feb. 24, 2026

Detroit Police Seek Leads on Fatal Hit-and-Run

Authorities searching for driver who struck and killed pedestrian near Joy Road and Livernois Avenue.

Feb. 23, 2026

Detroit Police Seek Public Tips After Armed Robbery of Motorist

Authorities release security image of suspect vehicle in hopes of identifying perpetrators.