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Morning 4: Video shows man pouring gasoline, setting fire inside Huntington Place -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of May 5, 2026

Authorities are searching for a man who poured gasoline and lit a fire inside Huntington Place. (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.


Video shows man pouring gasoline, setting fire inside Huntington Place

Authorities are searching for a man who poured gasoline and lit a fire inside Huntington Place.

Detroit fire investigators said a man was caught on camera going inside Huntington Place on April 28 just before 9 a.m., dousing the carpet with gasoline, walking toward the exit and setting a fire before leaving.

Watch video here.


Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raid

A prominent Lathrup Village community leader was taken into custody on Monday after Oakland County investigators raided his home.

Sources confirmed to Local 4 that the search warrant was carried out by the Oakland County Auto Theft Task Force.

Read more here.


2.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Monroe County, felt across Metro Detroit

A small earthquake shook parts of Monroe County.

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.7 magnitude quake struck near Carleton on Monday (May 4) at about 5:32 p.m., at a depth of roughly 5.2 kilometers.

Read more here.


Motorcyclist thrown from bike, killed in Sterling Heights multi-vehicle traffic crash

A motorcyclist was thrown from their bike and killed in Sterling Heights following a multi-vehicle traffic crash.

The incident occurred on Monday (May 4) on 18 Mile Road east of Mound Road.

Read more here.


Weather: Cooler across Metro Detroit with rain chances lingering -- what to expect

Waking up to a damp and dreary Tuesday morning. Grab your umbrella and a light jacket before you head out. Much cooler temperatures build in for the rest of the work week with highs mainly in the upper 50s.

Rain chances stick around today and tonight, especially across Metro Detroit and south. We spend most of the day cloudy and cooler, but have the umbrella nearby as light rain could redevelop although it will not be a widespread washout.