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Morning 4: What we know about the suspect in the West Bloomfield temple attack -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of March 13, 2026

Law enforcement respond to an attack at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield on March 12, 2026. (WDIV)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


West Bloomfield temple attack: Suspect identified, FBI leading investigation

The suspect in the West Bloomfield temple attack on Thursday has been identified, and the FBI is now leading the investigation.

The attack happened on March 12 at Temple Israel, near the intersection of Walnut Lake and Drake roads.

A man drove a truck into the temple and came to a stop near the early childhood center before an exchange of gunfire with security. One security worker was knocked unconscious when the vehicle struck the building, and another security guard fired at the driver.

The suspect died at the scene.

Read more here.


Woman accused of running over her then-husband with SUV in Warren parking lot pleads no contest

A Canton Township woman accused of driving over her then-husband in June pleaded no contest to her charges.

Alaina Fain, 39, allegedly drove over her then-husband with her SUV in a Warren parking lot on June 13, 2025.

Read more here.


EPA adds Ann Arbor chemical plume to list of nation’s most contaminated sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added the former Gelman Sciences Inc. site in Ann Arbor to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking a significant step toward addressing a decades-old groundwater contamination problem.

This placement identifies the location as one of the nation’s most contaminated sites and allows the EPA to use additional legal authority and federal resources to accelerate cleanup efforts.

Read more here.


A teen bought a Michigan Lottery ticket on his way to work. He ended up winning $533K

A 19-year-old said he screamed and jumped up and down when he discovered he won a $533,646 prize from the Michigan Lottery.

The Lapeer County teen, who decided to be anonymous, bought his Double Win Wild Time Fast Cash ticket while he was heading to work, according to Michigan Lottery officials.

Read more here.


Weather: Gusty winds, snow showers to wintry mix in Metro Detroit -- Here’s what to expect

A low-pressure system moving through the Great Lakes region will bring light snow showers/mix and gusty winds for much of the day.