89º

LIVE

7 MILE ROAD

12 bridges along I-75 between Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road to undergo repairs

DETROIT – The big I-75 Modernization project has made traffic slowdowns the norm along parts of the freeway, even with far fewer people commuting to work. “Since we are still working on the modernization project section between 8 Mile and I-696. The project takes place between the Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road and includes heavy-duty repairs on 12 bridges. We’ll have the modernization project south of I-696 completed,” Morosi said. AdIn the meantime, travel on I-75 between the Davison Freeway to 13 Mile will be slow, with only two lanes open in each direction.

Detroit apartment fire that injured 3 likely caused by stoves used for heat

DETROIT – Investigators with the Detroit Fire Department believe residents’ stoves that were being used for heat could be to blame for an apartment fire on Detroit’s east side. READ: Stove left on to heat apartment believed to be cause of Detroit fireAdHill said the heat inside their apartments has not working correctly and it’s been that way for a while. Fire crews said someone used their stove to stay warm during the night. “We’re using the stove to produce heat to warm the apartments up to a comfortable level because it’s cold,” Hill said. “I do know Local 4 did try to get in connection with the management company,” said Hall.

Stove left on to heat apartment believed to be cause of Detroit fire

DETROIT – An early morning fire in an east side apartment complex may have been caused by residents using stoves to heat their apartments, according to the Detroit Fire Department. The fire department was called to the complex on Seven Mile Road, between Hoover Street and Outer Drive at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY: Residents using stoves for heat likely cause of apartment building fire on Detroit’s east sideAdResidents of the apartment complex said the fire would not have happened if the heat was working properly. Mohamed said his niece lives in the apartment that caught fire and she, her nearly 3-year-old daughter and boyfriend were inside. “The heat has been working ineffectively,” said one resident.

Residents using stoves for heat likely cause of apartment building fire on Detroit’s east side

DETROIT – An early morning fire in an east side apartment complex may have been caused by residents using stoves to heat their apartments, according to the Detroit Fire Department. The fire department was called to the complex on East 7 Mile Road near Hoover Street shortly before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. Two people, one of which is a 3-year-old girl, were transported to the hospital for medical treatment, although their injuries are not believe to be serious. Several residents of the apartment building said they had asked for the owner multiple times to fix the heat in the building. They said they needed to use stoves and space heaters to heat their apartments, and that it was so cold in there that they could see their breath inside.

Part of SB I-75 closed in Detroit through Thursday morning

DETROIT – Southbound lanes on I-75 will be closed on Detroit’s west side overnight Wednesday, Feb. 3 and into the morning of Thursday, Feb. 4, officials say. UPDATE -- 3:40 p.m.: All southbound lanes on I-75 are now open after Seven Mile Road. UPDATE -- 3:11 p.m.: Only the right lane on southbound I-75 after Seven Mile Road remains closed Thursday afternoon. UPDATE -- 2 p.m.: Southbound I-75 was open Thursday afternoon along this stretch, however traffic was backed up. Southbound I-75 lanes between Seven Mile and E. McNichols roads will be closed through Thursday morning due to bridge repairs.

Teen wanted for fleeing from Detroit police after allegedly pointing gun at woman

DETROIT – Police are looking for a teenager who is accused of pointing a gun at a woman while driving in Detroit, then fleeing police and abandoning his vehicle with children inside on Friday night. Detroit police say at about 11 p.m. on Jan. 15, an officer pulled alongside a woman driving west on Seven Mile Road near Hayes Street at a high rate of speed. The police officer attempted to pull over the teen driving the Mitsubishi, but the teen turned around and fled east on Seven Mile Road, striking the officer’s vehicle on the passenger side in the process. Officials say other officers in the area saw and pursued the suspect to the 5700 block of Farmbrook Street, where the teen abandoned his vehicle and continued fleeing on foot. Police say the suspect left behind two small children inside the vehicle he abandoned.

Detroit police seek person of interest in connection with carjacking on city’s west side

Detroit police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest (pictured) who may have information regarding a carjacking that occurred on the city's west side on Jan. 6, 2021. DETROIT – Police are seeking a person of interest who may have information regarding a carjacking that occurred in Detroit last week. According to authorities, at about 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 an unknown armed suspect approached a woman, 30, and demanded the keys to her vehicle. Investigators are seeking a person of interest who they believe was in the area during the carjacking and may have information regarding the crime. Anyone who recognizes the wanted person of interest (pictured above), or anyone with related information, can contact the Detroit Police Department’s Commercial Auto Theft Unit at 313-596-2555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

Shooting victim’s vehicle blocks lane, causes crash on Southfield Freeway

DETROIT – Michigan State Police said troopers were dispatched about 3:20 a.m. Monday to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39) just north of 8 Mile Road after the report of a shooting in Detroit. There had been a shooting that police believe happened on 7 Mile Road near the Southfield Freeway. The victim fled the area after being shot, entered northbound Southfield Freeway but came to a rest on the freeway, blocking the left northbound lane just north of 8 Mile Road. Another vehicle that was not involved in the shooting rear-ended the shooting victim’s vehicle. State police said the shooting victim fled the crash scene on foot and was located by Southfield police.

2 Detroit officers injured in crash on city’s east side

DETROIT – Two Detroit officers were injured in a collision Friday night at the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Hoover Street. Three police vehicles were heading south on Hoover on an emergency run. As they got to the intersection, an SUV was trying to make the light on 7 Mile Road when the vehicles collided. A woman in another vehicle was also hit. The woman, who was hit, hurt her ankle but is going to be OK.Watch the video above for the full report

27-year-old man shot by intruders inside mother’s Detroit home

DETROIT – A 27-year-old man was shot Wednesday night by men who broke into his mother’s home on Detroit’s east side. Officials say the victim went to check in on his unwell mother at her home in the 14900 block of Lappin Street near Hayes Street and Seven Mile Road. Upon entering the house, the victim discovered that his mother was not home -- rather two intruders were inside and armed. The 27-year-old man was able to drive himself to the hospital where he is currently in surgery. The mother, who was out shopping at the time, later arrived at the home after the incident and was not harmed.

23-year-old man found shot on sidewalk on Detroit’s west side

DETROIT – A 23-year-old man was found injured on the sidewalk on Detroit’s west side early Saturday morning. Detroit police say at about 4:50 a.m. the victim was found in the 24200 block of West Seven Mile Road suffering from a gunshot wound to the body. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired and seeing a vehicle flee from the scene, according to authorities. The 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Homicide Section at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

Detroit police investigating after 55-year-old man shot, injured

DETROIT – Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left a 55-year-old man injured. Police said the shooting happened on Sunday at 7:55 p.m. in the area of 7 Mile Road and Fenmore Street. The victim was driving a black 2016 GMC Sierra when an unknown suspect fired shots from inside a late-model red Dodge Charger. The victim was struck in the body and lost control over his vehicle, striking a pole. The suspect fled the area and was last seen traveling north on Ashton.

Southbound I-275 reopens at 7 Mile Road

Dave Bartkowiak Jr. is the digital managing editor for ClickOnDetroit. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Check the live traffic map here. LIVONIA, Mich. – Southbound I-275 has reopened at 7 Mile Road after shutting down Tuesday morning due to a crash. Published: September 22, 2020, 10:19 am Updated: September 22, 2020, 11:03 amPublished: September 22, 2020, 10:19 am Updated: September 22, 2020, 11:03 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Detroit funeral home owner charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting, killing cousin

DETROIT – The well-known owner of a Detroit funeral home has been charged after allegedly fatally shooting his cousin during an argument on Monday. The 37-year-old owner, Major Clora, Jr., of Detroit, was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and felony firearm. Police say at about 10:35 a.m. Clora fired a single shot at his 53-year-old male cousin outside of the Clora Funeral Home on Seven Mile Road, killing him. Clora reportedly waited for police at the scene and was taken into custody. Clora is being held on a $100,000 cash bond.

Well-known Detroit funeral home owner fatally shoots cousin during argument, sources say

DETROIT – The well-known owner of a Detroit funeral home is accused of shooting and killing his cousin during an argument at the funeral home, according to police. The shooting was reported around 11 a.m. Monday at the Clora Funeral Home on Seven Mile Road, officials said. “Going to be a shooting on East Seven Mile Road,” a dispatcher said over the police scanner. The other shot the other.”Multiple sources confirmed to Local 4 that the person who allegedly fired that deadly shot was the owner of the funeral home. Police said a 37-year-old man who’s well-known in the community fired the shot and then waited for police.

FBI offers $25,000 reward in search for suspects in 4-year-olds death in Detroit

DETROIT FBI Special Agent in Charge Steve DAntuono announced during a news conference Wednesday a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the death of a 4-year-old boy in Detroit. Family members said the children were in bed when someone drove by and opened fire, hitting Nathaniel. He was shot in the head.You can watch our report on this incident in May in the video player above. Officials announced the new reward as part of Detroits participation in Operation Legend to reduce and prevent gang and gun violence in the city. READ MORE: Operation Legend to bring federal agents to Detroit: Heres what that will look like

Detroit gas station shoot-out kills 1, injures another

DETROIT – Police are investigating a verbal altercation that led to a deadly shooting at a Detroit gas station on Wednesday. At about 10:20 p.m. occupants inside of a silver Ford Taurus engaged in a verbal altercation with occupants inside a black Ford Fusion in the 15200 block of 7 Mile Road near Hayes Street, police said. The altercation led to a shoot-out between the passengers of both vehicles. Two men who were standing near the vehicles at the time of the shooting were struck by gunfire, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Homicide Section at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

Video shows Detroit gas station shooting; 2 men wanted

DETROIT Police are looking for two men wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday night at a BP gas station in the area of 7 Mile Road and Grand River Avenue in Detroit. Video from the gas station shows the violence as a man opens fire on a vehicle near the gas pumps. The victims -- men aged 20, 24 and 26 years old -- were sitting inside a silver Ford Fusion when they got into an argument with two other men at the gas station. A man is shown opening fire on a vehicle July 21, 2020 at a gas station in Detroit. (WDIV)Detroit police are looking for these men:Detroit police are searching for two men wanted in connection to a shooting July 21, 2020 at a BP gas station on the city's west side.