17-year-old shot on Detroit’s east side dies from injuries, police confirm
Read full article: 17-year-old shot on Detroit’s east side dies from injuries, police confirmPolice updated Local 4 on the condition of the 17-year-old boy, who was listed in critical condition following a shooting on Detroit’s east side, as he has died from his injuries.
Family, police search for missing 15-year-boy last seen leaving home with friend on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Family, police search for missing 15-year-boy last seen leaving home with friend on Detroit’s west sideA family is desperately searching for a missing 15-year-old boy in Detroit who has not been seen in days.
Detroit native Jay Scott Smith joins Local 4 as reporter: Why he’s excited to be home
Read full article: Detroit native Jay Scott Smith joins Local 4 as reporter: Why he’s excited to be homeI am an award-winning veteran broadcaster, journalist, anchor, and writer with more than 20 years of professional experience. But more importantly, I’m from Detroit.
3-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in face with mother’s gun on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 3-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in face with mother’s gun on Detroit’s east sideA 3-year-old boy has accidentally shot himself in the face with his mother’s gun on Detroit’s east side.
9-year-old boy hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Madison Heights
Read full article: 9-year-old boy hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Madison HeightsA 9-year-old boy is in the hospital after officials say he accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun in Madison Heights.
14-year-old girl, teen boy accused of plotting to kill girl’s mom before Eastpointe attack
Read full article: 14-year-old girl, teen boy accused of plotting to kill girl’s mom before Eastpointe attackTwo teens are facing conspiracy to commit murder charges after prosecutors say they plotted to kill the girl’s mother.
Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank you
Read full article: Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist. Your kids and their teachers will thank youNow that it’s back-to-school season, parents should add one more crucial item to the checklist.
Mother sentenced after 5-year-old accidentally shoots, kills himself jumping on bed in Detroit
Read full article: Mother sentenced after 5-year-old accidentally shoots, kills himself jumping on bed in DetroitA mother has been sentenced in the death of a 5-year-old boy who accidentally shot and killed himself while jumping on a bed in Detroit.
8-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in Warren apartment
Read full article: 8-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in Warren apartmentAn 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after he accidentally shot himself in the face in Warren.
‘Childish prank’ ends tragically with Oakland County teen found dead in small pond
Read full article: ‘Childish prank’ ends tragically with Oakland County teen found dead in small pondThe body of a 16-year-old boy was found Sunday in an Oakland County pond hours after he fled from police responding to a situation.
Shelby Township boy fighting to survive receives ultimate gift ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: Shelby Township boy fighting to survive receives ultimate gift ahead of ThanksgivingOn Wednesday, the very definition of Thanksgiving occurred for a Shelby Township boy and his family, who returned home to an amazing welcome.
2 charged with murder, child abuse, torture in death of 7-year-old boy on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 2 charged with murder, child abuse, torture in death of 7-year-old boy on Detroit’s east sidePolice said they found the 7-year-old boy with scars and abrasions on his face, back and chest.
Macomb County deputies charged in assault of handcuffed 14-year-old
Read full article: Macomb County deputies charged in assault of handcuffed 14-year-old“Individuals in positions of power, especially those in law enforcement, must be held to the highest of standards," said Sheriff Anthony Wickersham.
Warren boy, 14, killed in hit-and-run hours after he was reported missing
Read full article: Warren boy, 14, killed in hit-and-run hours after he was reported missingA 14-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car early Friday morning at the border of Warren and Roseville just hours after he was reported missing, police report.
Detroit police: 11-year-old shot when gun ‘accidentally’ goes off while jumping on bed
Read full article: Detroit police: 11-year-old shot when gun ‘accidentally’ goes off while jumping on bedAn 11-year-old boy was shot Thursday when a gun went off while he was jumping on a bed, Detroit police said Friday morning.
Relative could face charges after 6-year-old boy dies in Detroit house fire
Read full article: Relative could face charges after 6-year-old boy dies in Detroit house fireThe relative of a 6-year-old boy is in police custody and could be facing charges after the boy died Sunday in a Detroit house fire.
Do you recognize this child? Boy found dead in Saginaw in 1988 still unidentified 34 years later
Read full article: Do you recognize this child? Boy found dead in Saginaw in 1988 still unidentified 34 years laterA boy found dead in Saginaw 34 years ago still hasn’t been identified, but investigators are using DNA to work to find answers.
Southgate boy’s lemonade stand raises money for Wyandotte Animal Shelter
Read full article: Southgate boy’s lemonade stand raises money for Wyandotte Animal ShelterWhile a Downriver boy hasn’t even started first grade yet, he’s already making a huge difference in his community. He is using proceeds from his pop-up lemonade stand to raise money for the Wyandotte Animal Shelter.
Wixom man charged in 4-year-old boy’s death
Read full article: Wixom man charged in 4-year-old boy’s deathPolice said a tragedy unfolded inside an apartment at The Village Complex in Wixom. For nearly a week after the incident, police said a 4-year-old boy fought bravely to overcome the horrific injuries he sustained.
Police: 3-year-old boy taken to hospital after finding gun at Detroit apartment
Read full article: Police: 3-year-old boy taken to hospital after finding gun at Detroit apartmentA 3-year-old boy has been rushed to a hospital after he found a gun and injured himself at a Detroit apartment, police said.
Boy charged for hiding in bathroom stall, trying to sexually assault woman in Plymouth, police say
Read full article: Boy charged for hiding in bathroom stall, trying to sexually assault woman in Plymouth, police sayA 15-year-old boy has been charged after he hid in a women’s bathroom stall, jumped out and tried to sexually assault a woman in Plymouth, officials said.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/ZCIYUYDCJZEIDGTNZ7UNNYKFPQ.jpg)
Family remains devastated Eastpointe teen missing since June 8
Read full article: Family remains devastated Eastpointe teen missing since June 8Police are searching for a 15-year-old boy and runaway named Daymione Turrell–Markise Kennedy who was reported missing to the Eastpointe Police Department on June 8, 2021.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/6E2OB4U3DFAM3PFFFIPNP2IYSI.jpg)
Dear Red Wings: Nielsen buyout, Svechnikov’s new AHL contract, Verbeek’s second job
Read full article: Dear Red Wings: Nielsen buyout, Svechnikov’s new AHL contract, Verbeek’s second jobFrans Nielsen was bought out and Evgeny Svechnikov has a new contract, but it’s not with the Detroit Red Wings or even another NHL team.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/IRNQKDOWAJG4PIGH6VAGK7ZDKM.jpg)
Pontiac teen hospitalized, brother arrested after fight over girl; missing girl found on roof
Read full article: Pontiac teen hospitalized, brother arrested after fight over girl; missing girl found on roofA fight over a girl at a Pontiac home led to a 15-year-old boy being beaten unconscious and his 16-year-old brother’s arrest, according to police. Officers said they found two girls at the home, including one who had been reported missing and refused to come down from the roof.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/OSZ73FDTQRF75OCID5JQDPKRZU.jpg)
Nightside Report March 20, 2021: Boy on 4-wheeler killed in Detroit after car strikes him, Michigan wins NCAA tournament opener against Texas Southern
Read full article: Nightside Report March 20, 2021: Boy on 4-wheeler killed in Detroit after car strikes him, Michigan wins NCAA tournament opener against Texas SouthernA young boy riding a four-wheeler was killed Saturday, March 20, 2021 when a car crashed into him in Detroit. A child riding a four-wheeler on Detroit’s east side was struck by a car and killed Saturday. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Clear and cool Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be clear and cool. Temperatures fall back to around 50°F before sunset. Then temperatures fall to the 40s after dinner time.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/03-18-2021/t_4d62fc6b1fe0489792101338f389bc38_name_image.jpg)
7-year-old boy reunited with family after carjacking in Detroit
Read full article: 7-year-old boy reunited with family after carjacking in DetroitDETROIT – Brenda Stinson was looking out her window when she saw a little boy running as if his life depended on it. Stinson, who lives near Clay Street and Interstate 75, had never seen the little boy before and thought he was lost. Original Report: Detroit police recover 7-year-old who was in vehicle during carjackingThis all starred at the Mobil gas station near I-75 and Warren Avenue. That’s when Stinson saw the child. After police came to get him, the family went to the Detroit Police Department’s Seventh Precinct.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/JUXATUUXHRGCNEOSJMULM5OGSI.jpg)
15-year-old in custody after stabbing 13-year-old brother in Detroit
Read full article: 15-year-old in custody after stabbing 13-year-old brother in DetroitDETROIT – Police said a 15-year-old boy has been located and is now in custody after he stabbed his 13-year-old brother Wednesday afternoon in Detroit. PREVIOUS: Detroit police searching for brother of victim after 13-year-old stabbedThe incident happened at about 2 p.m. in the 12700 block of Asbury Park. Detroit police said that during a verbal altercation, the 15-year-old stabbed his brother. He fled the scene, and his brother was taken to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition. READ: More Detroit crime coverage
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/HADMVQTZ4JAQHBDFO2B7GOXYBA.png)
Detroit police: Dog mauling leaves young boy in critical condition
Read full article: Detroit police: Dog mauling leaves young boy in critical conditionA dog shown on Longacre Street in Detroit on Jan. 29, 2021 after an attack that injured a young boy. DETROIT – A young boy is in critical condition after being attacked by a dog just before 6 a.m. Friday in the 9000 block of Longacre Street in Detroit. Happening now - #Detroit police investigating a dog mauling that left a kid - believed to be around 5yo - in critical condition. Adult that was watching child also injured (I don't know his condition). Also unknown relationship between adult, child & dogs.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/01-19-2021/t_8917cfa3c33c47b081206ea40cbb4ef8_name_image.jpg)
10-year-old boy, mother shot on Downing Street in Detroit
Read full article: 10-year-old boy, mother shot on Downing Street in DetroitDETROIT – A 10-year-old boy was among two people shot Tuesday on Detroit’s southwest side. Detroit police told Local 4 a woman was fatally shot. UPDATE: Mother killed, 10-year-old son wounded in southwest Detroit double shootingThe shooting happened in the middle of a neighborhood on Downing Street near South Ethel Street. Local 4 learned the boy was with his mother who was driving the SUV, a Chevrolet Equinox, when a vehicle pulled up next to them. Both the boy and his mother were struck by the gunfire.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/BXAXDONXKVFCRMEUB6BF7XRPBE.jpg)
4-year-old Detroit boy accidentally shoots himself after finding gun, police say
Read full article: 4-year-old Detroit boy accidentally shoots himself after finding gun, police sayDETROIT – A 4-year-old boy found a gun and accidentally shot himself, police said. The boy shot himself on Sunday at 11:22 p.m. in the 14400 block of Hubbell Avenue in Detroit. He was privately conveyed to an area hospital and was listed in stable condition, police said. READ: Metro Detroit father advocates for gun safety training after reports of several children shotAnyone with information should contact the Detroit Police Department 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/KIDHQWBRNNAI7CCZTMPNR264YE.jpg)
10-year-old boy among 2 shot on Downing Street in Detroit
Read full article: 10-year-old boy among 2 shot on Downing Street in DetroitPolice told Local 4 the boy is 12 years old. However, they later said he is 10 years oldDETROIT – A 10-year-old boy was among two people shot Tuesday on Detroit’s southwest side. Detroit police told Local 4 a woman was fatally shot. The shooting happened in the middle of a neighborhood on Downing Street near South Ethel Street. Local 4 learned the boy was with his mother who was driving the SUV, a Chevrolet Equinox, when a vehicle pulled up next to them.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/H6YOFHE4WNDU7BG2QYAKXRM634.jpg)
17-year-old boy shot exiting vehicle on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 17-year-old boy shot exiting vehicle on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – A 17-year-old boy was shot Saturday night as he exited his vehicle near the intersection of Mendota Street and Chicago on Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, it happened at about 11 p.m. and the shots may have been fired from a dark-colored Dodge Durango. Police said the boy was taken to a hospital, where he is expected to be OK. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/BXAXDONXKVFCRMEUB6BF7XRPBE.jpg)
Family of 2-year-old boy found wandering streets alone in Detroit has been located
Read full article: Family of 2-year-old boy found wandering streets alone in Detroit has been locatedDETROIT – Detroit police said a 2-year-old boy was found Monday wandering the streets alone on the city’s west side. The child’s family was located before 1 p.m. on Monday. A resident saw the boy around 7:50 a.m. Monday walking around in the 8200 block of Asbury Park without supervision and crying, according to authorities. That person took the boy to the Detroit Police Department’s Sixth Precinct. Police said the child’s mother fell asleep and the child wandered out of the house.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/10-29-2020/t_320575b9aa844977af0402890a98bb74_name_image.jpg)
Family, friends remember Melvindale teen who died after testing positive for COVID
Read full article: Family, friends remember Melvindale teen who died after testing positive for COVIDAn 18-year-old boy from Melvindale died after contracting COVID-19. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/HV6S2E3WURCKNJGIVUZ72PHDNU.jpg)
Art exhibit in Chadwick Boseman's hometown honors legacy
Read full article: Art exhibit in Chadwick Boseman's hometown honors legacyA boy stands in front of two paintings of Chadwick Boseman during the opening of an art exhibit honoring the actor in his hometown of Anderson, S.C. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Nearly 20 local artists took part in the city sponsored project. (Charles McBryde, Via AP)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/RPZJGW3H2ZHUHOJHHPITPDJDOU.jpg)
Michigan Amber Alert canceled: 2-year-old Lansing Township boy found safe
Read full article: Michigan Amber Alert canceled: 2-year-old Lansing Township boy found safeAn Amber Alert issued Monday morning for a 2-year-old boy from Lansing Township has been canceled. They had been searching for 2-year-old Phoenix Javon Washington is believed to have been taken by 26-year-old Phoenix Washington. They were reported missing Monday morning from 3209 West Michigan Avenue in Lansing Township. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Lansing Township Police Department at 517-730-5855. More: Missing in Michigan
Detroit police seek 2-year-old boy missing for days
Read full article: Detroit police seek 2-year-old boy missing for daysDETROIT – Police are searching for a 2-year-old boy named Carson Hayes who was last seen around 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. According to police, Hayes' father took him to his mother’s house in the 20800 block of W. Chicago in Detroit that day. The mother, 25-year-old Asia Sturgis, is described as Black, 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. She has a light brown complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Sixth Precinct at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/EH5BJLKD4VESJNIJQ2XZBUOHDY.jpg)
Police vow to work with probe of shooting of autistic boy
Read full article: Police vow to work with probe of shooting of autistic boySALT LAKE CITY A police department vowed Tuesday to cooperate with multiple investigations of the shooting of a 13-year-old autistic boy by officers in the Salt Lake City area. The Salt Lake City Police Department said the officers were called to a home in Glendale, Utah, Friday night with a report of a boy who had threatened people with a weapon. The boy reportedly ran and was shot by an officer after being pursued by police. No weapon was found Friday, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Salt Lake Mayor Erin Mendenhall said in a statement late Sunday that the shooting was a tragedy and called for a swift and transparent investigation.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/09-08-2020/t_33d0e88be55140718f4689af84adf060_name_image.jpg)
Lapeer boy sells art to raise money for animal shelter
Read full article: Lapeer boy sells art to raise money for animal shelterLAPEER, Mich. A boy in Lapeer came up with a fun idea to help raise money for the local animal shelter. He loves to draw and figured he could sell his art and donate the money. His goal was to raise $24. Photojournalist Alex Atwell found out he raised a lot more than his original goal. You can watch the full story in the video posted above.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/6ZCIQL6DKBDHJCKUAC547U4PEA.jpg)
Detroit police cruiser hits 16-year-old boy on bicycle, police say
Read full article: Detroit police cruiser hits 16-year-old boy on bicycle, police sayDETROIT – A police scout car struck a 16-year-old boy on a bicycle in Detroit Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, police were responding to a assist officers on a domestic violence call when they struck the boy on Livernois Avenue, near Otis Street. The boy was taken to a hospital and is expected to be okay. Police said the car had its lights and sirens on at the time and its officers were not injured.
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/08-31-2021/t_5419b93196564f2da66664e1a4f06b36_name_image.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/3CW4LAD2G5CJRJLBC67NBXPTFM.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/EVCV6TE5V5DQXGKKW3QIQEUCXE.png)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/08-01-2021/t_ea691d3d89be4d169bf2f5a0b6260b9d_name_image.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/U35XA2Y4V5GSBLPHO3AUAHPLVQ.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/6HX4GHJ2JNEGBIBRFLFEXYSK6A.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/06-11-2021/t_92f5e4df374341dc8cd7e80538735693_name_image.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/EMHZPU3WWJCQPF5PAWNSQHAQY4.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65):fill(FFF)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/IZOXWSHMD5H23I3HLPZT5SLDFE.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/04-22-2021/t_83aabba56be347af9c01b26eda97c569_name_image.jpg)
:strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/d1vhqlrjc8h82r.cloudfront.net/09-09-2020/t_5f56542101c54b78b37e3f09c8128579_name_image.jpg)