Security guard ‘attempts to engage’ gunman during fatal shooting of man trying to turn his life around through anti-violence organization, officials say
Two men involved with an anti-violence program co-founded by former Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan were shot Thursday afternoon in the Roseland neighborhood, officials said.One was shot dead while trying to turn his life around. The other, a security guard, was shot in the leg while coming to the man’s aid.
chicagotribune.comFamily of hairstylist slain on way to work pleads for help in finding her killer: ‘Somebody’s seen something’
Loved ones of Tamiko Talbert-Fleming gathered with city and county officials at West 71st Street and South Artesian Avenue to demand justice for the 49-year-old hairstylist, who was fatally shot last Friday as she drove through that intersection on her way to work.
chicagotribune.comTwo men wounded in overnight shootings in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MI — Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Saginaw. The first was reported about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11. A 34-year-old man arrived at the Covenant HealthCare emergency room seeking treatment for a gunshot wound to his arm, said Michigan State Police Lt. Kimberly Vetter.
mlive.comSaginaw man killed in one of two shootings on the same day
SAGINAW, MI — Police are investigating two shootings that occurred in Saginaw on the same day, one of which resulted in a man’s death. About 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, police responded to a reported shooting on Burrows Street on the city’s West Side. Earlier that day at about 9:05 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of Lamson Street on the city’s East Side. In that incident, a 20-year-old Saginaw man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Read more:Saginaw Township man charged with murder in wife’s fatal shootingSaginaw Township woman’s death a homicide, husband in police custodyPolice investigating apparent murder-suicide of Saginaw County mother and her son
mlive.comPolice investigating shootings at 2 large Kalamazoo-area parties
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened at parties in the Kalamazoo area early Saturday morning. No arrests have been made yet for either incident, according to a news release from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. Police were dispatched to the first reported shooting at 12:46 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Delta Hotels, 2747 South 11th St., in Oshtemo Township. The victims reported they had been struck by rounds being fired while they were in the parking lot. Both incidents are under investigation by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office.
mlive.com2 possibly related drive-by shootings under investigation in Jackson, police say
JACKSON, MI -- Police are investigating two possibly related drive-by shootings. At about 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, Jackson police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Webb Street and Lincoln Street, said Jackson Director of Police and Fire Services Elmer Hitt. Both vehicles had last been seen traveling eastbound on Webb Street, Hitt said. Officers located shell casings in the roadway in the 700 block of Lansing Avenue. As of Wednesday, nobody has come forward to report they were being shot at, Hitt said, and the incidents are under investigation.
mlive.comAfter violent weekend, police investigate 2 more shootings
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – After a violent weekend, police are investigating separate shootings that happened early Monday, June 14. Two people were shot but their injuries were not life-threatening, Grand Rapids police said. The violence followed multiple shootings early Saturday that injured six people, one critically. The shootings prompted police Chief Eric Payne to issue a plea for witnesses to come forward with information. Work with me to keep everyone in Grand Rapids safe,” he said in a statement.
mlive.com3 separate overnight Grand Rapids shootings leave 6 injured, one in critical condition
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Police are investigating three separate overnight shootings that left six injured and sent an errant bullet into a hotel room window. The first shooting was reported just after 1 a.m. Saturday, June 12 in the 3000 block of Marshall Avenue SE. The third shooting was reported about 5 a.m. in the area of Franklin Street SE and Eastern Avenue. Work with me to keep everyone in Grand Rapids safe.”Police said that, so far, they have no information about possible suspects. More from MLiveMan seriously injured in early morning Ottawa County motorcycle crashA Michigan county thought it largely dodged the pandemic.
mlive.comTwo overnight shootings in Saginaw leave three people wounded
SAGINAW, MI — Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Saginaw that left three people wounded. The first incident was reported at 11:05 p.m. on Friday, June 11. Two people suffered non-fatal bullet wounds in a shooting that occurred the 1800 block of Kendrick Street on the city’s West Side. One person suffered a non-fatal wound, Vetter said. As with the first incident, the wounded person sought medical attention at an area hospital.
mlive.com2 hurt in overnight shootings, Grand Rapids police say
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police are investigating separate overnight shootings that injured two. The first shooting happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday on Dallas Avenue SE north of Hall Street. The second happened an hour later on Franklin Street SE. The victim sought help at Miss Tracy’s Liquor store. Police said the shootings are not believed to be related.
mlive.comVideo of 13-year-old Adam Toledo’s fatal shooting by Chicago police to be released as his family pleads for answers
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has announced it intends to release video evidence of this week’s shooting by Chicago police of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, deviating from a long-standing policy to withhold video of fatal police shootings of minors.
chicagotribune.comOp-Ed: Why mass shootings stopped in 2020 — and why they are now roaring back
Mass shootings, which had become far less frequent in 2020, have come roaring back. The question we were asked repeatedly during 2020 was why mass shootings had dropped off so dramatically. But a key factor in why there were no mass shootings that met our definition for about a year, between March 2020 and March 2021, was the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the settings where mass shootings typically occur — workplaces, schools, churches, shopping centers — had either shut down or sharply reduced their capacity. This means that psychosis played some role in 30% of mass shootings, but no role 70% of the time.
latimes.comMichigan man remembers twin brother killed in Georgia spa shootings
Police said 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt. Michels is still trying to digest what happened to his twin brother, Paul Michels, 54. Michels said Paul Michels worked with security systems and was at the Cherokee County location finishing up a project when the gunman walked in. “He was servicing their security systems. Michels said the last few days have been tough, but that he’s holding onto the memories of his twin brother.
At least 8 dead in shootings at Georgia spas
At least 8 dead in shootings at Georgia spas A deadly shooting rampage in Georgia has left at least eight people dead and several others injured. Henri Hollis, a breaking news reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.
cbsnews.comDetroit police chief says parents must be ‘held accountable’ after 2 children shot in same day
DETROIT – After two shootings that involved children occurred just hours apart on Tuesday, Detroit police chief James Craig says the parents must be held accountable. On March 9, two separate shootings took place in Detroit that involved and injured children. One shooting occurred on Justine Street, where a 13-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his 10-year-old cousin. The second shooting took place on Omira Street, where a 3-year-old was accidentally shot in the arm by another child. Police said a 4-year-old and a 13-year-old were also inside the home when the shooting happened, but no adults were there.
Police say child accidentally shot 13-year-old in Detroit home
DETROIT – Police are investigating a shooting in Detroit that left a 13-year-old boy in critical condition. Police said the victim’s 10-year-old cousin found a gun and accidentally shot the 13-year-old. READ: Detroit police giving free gun locks to residents to prevent accidental shootings involving childrenThe shooting happened on Justine Street on the city’s east side after 12:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Police said three minors were home alone when the shooting happened. READ: Detroit police Chief James Craig speaks out on recent accidental shootings involving children
Police investigating after 3-year-old shot in arm at home on Detroit’s east side
DETROIT – A 3-year-old child was shot in the arm by another child or teen at a home on Detroit’s east side, police said. Police said there were three minors in the home on Omira Street, including a 4-year-old and a 13-year-old. The shooting happened Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. Omira Street is in the area of East 7 Mile Road and I-75. READ: Detroit police giving free gun locks to residents to prevent accidental shootings involving children
Detroit officers targeted during 4 separate incidents in less than a week
DETROIT – The Detroit Police Department is spreading awareness about its officers being targeted in shootings and other dangerous incidents. “In less than a week, we had four incidents where officers were fired upon or had a weapon pointed at them,” said Detroit Police Chief, James Craig. The number of incidents is scary for happening within such a short period of time. “It really is a miracle that through these multiple incidents, none of our officers or members of our community have been killed or seriously injured,” said Craig. This now brings the number of incidents similar to these involving officers to six within 2021.
Cincinnati triple murder suspect Chandra Moore dies, Detroit police say
DETROIT – Chandra Moore, the man sought by authorities earlier this month for a triple homicide and two attempted murders in Cincinnati died Friday, according to the Detroit Police Department. Moore, 55, died after being in critical condition following an exchange in gunfire with Detroit officers. Previous Coverage: Cincinnati triple murder suspect shot after opening fire on Detroit police, chief saysHe was shot by Detroit officers on March 1. Detroit officers planned to approach Moore as he exited the hotel around 9:50 a.m. that day. Triple homicide, 2 attempted murdersThere was an active warrant for murder and felonious assault against Moore at the time he was shot by Detroit officers.
New Year’s Eve gunfire fatally hit man inside home, marking first homicide of 2021
The fatal shootings came after the end of an exceptionally violent year in Chicago. The city recorded more than 760 homicides, an increase of more than 50% over 2019. Meanwhile, there were more than 3,200 shootings in 2020, also an increase of more than 50%. More than 4,100 people were shot, at least 686 of them fatally, in 2020, after almost 2,200 people were shot in 2019, at least 460 of them fatally, according to data compiled by the Tribune.
chicagotribune.comPolice Investigate Overnight Shootings In Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) – Police are investigating five shootings that happened overnight in the city of Detroit. First responders transported the 22-year-old to a local hospital and he was listed in temporary serious condition. The 53-year-old man transported himself to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to please call Detroit Police Department’s Eighth Precinct at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Anyone with information is asked to please call Detroit Police Department’s Fifth Precinct at 313-596-5540, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
detroit.cbslocal.comPolice in Saginaw respond to 2 shootings reported within minutes of each other
SAGINAW, MI — Police are investigating two shootings that occurred within minutes of each other in Saginaw. Saginaw police officers and Michigan State Police troopers responded to the scene near 15th and Hartsuff streets and found a 36-year-old Saginaw man suffering from gunshot wounds to his leg and abdomen. Homicides and non-fatal shootings have experienced an uptick in Saginaw in 2020 compared to recent prior years. As for non-fatal shootings, Saginaw had 40 in 2019 and 53 in 2018. As of Oct. 31 of this year, the number of non-fatal shootings has increased to 92.
mlive.com2 hurt in overnight shootings, Grand Rapids police say
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police are investigating overnight shootings that injured two. Grand Rapids police heard gunshots in the area of Oakdale Street SE and Eastern Avenue. A caller reported a crowd gathering a short distance away, at Adams Street SE and Marshall Avenue, and that someone said they had a gun. A short time later, a 27-year-old woman showed up at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with a gunshot wound to the ankle. At 12:36 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, a shooting victim showed up at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital.
mlive.comHow many mass shootings must we endure?
It seems like after every mass shooting, Americans mourn, but then go back to business as usual. Now, one year after the shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, a victim's brother says he'll never stop fighting for change. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
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