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Morning 4: Man facing multiple charges in carjacking, shooting at Oakland County shopping plaza -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of May 22, 2026

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a carjacking that left a woman with a gunshot wound. (Ebenezer Ad, Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.)

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.


Man facing multiple charges in carjacking, shooting at Oakland County shopping plaza

An Ann Arbor man is facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting a woman in front of her son and stealing her car at an Orion Township shopping plaza.

He is expected to be arraigned in court on Friday, May 22.

The shooting happened on May 19 outside Baldwin Commons Plaza near Baldwin and Brown roads.

Read more here.


10 people arrested as police crack down on Canton Township store thieves

The Canton Police Department’s Special Operation Group (SOG) conducted a two-day Retail Fraud disruption detail, arresting ten people.

The people were charged with varying degrees.

Read more here.


2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41.

The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

Read more here.


El Niño forecast to develop: What this means for Southeast Michigan this summer

You might have seen headlines circulating about an expected El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean.

It’s true that El Niño is likely to ramp up as we head into the summer, but what does that actually mean? And, more importantly, how could it affect the weather in Metro Detroit heading into the summer?

Read more here.


Weather: Memorial Day weekend forecast: Rain and storm chances across Metro Detroit, warmer weather returning

After a brief chilly and breezy stretch across Metro Detroit, changes are on the way just in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. While today stays dry and cool, wetter weather returns overnight with periods of rain continuing into Saturday morning before warmer air gradually builds back into the region.

Temperatures this afternoon will once again struggle through the 60s under more clouds than sun. A persistent breeze will keep conditions feeling even cooler at times as gusts exceed 25 mph, but dry weather is expected through the daylight hours.