Lawyer: Teens Accused Of Terrorism Didn't Plan To Carry Out Shootings At 2 Michigan Schools
The oldest teen's lawyer said the case appears to be "texting ... and using social media without thinking of the consequences."
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The oldest teen's lawyer said the case appears to be "texting ... and using social media without thinking of the consequences."
They're all charged as adults in an alleged plot to shoot kids at two Genessee County schools.
Argentine Township Police Chief Dan Allen said that the group had "specific targets in mind" at Linden High School and Linden Middle School.
A gunshot and screams led police to rush to a west side Detroit school on Friday.
He explained it was meant as a joke, and won't face charges.
He earlier pleaded no contest to a false report of an act of terrorism and could remain in confinement until the age of 19.
It's possible he could remain in confinement until the age of 19.
Police were called Thursday to the Digital Learning Center on Allen Road.
Law enforcement officers from across Oakland County held a "tactical response" event to demonstrate their training for situations like a shooter inside a school.
As SWAT teams searched for "the gunman," nurses questioned volunteer "victims" at the scene.
Santa Monica College was on lockdown Friday after a shooting was reported in the library.
On the heels of a student suicide, officials at Southgate's Davidson Middle School are encouraging students to "move on."
A shooting Thursday evening on Detroit's west side sent one teen to the hospital.
Southgate Schools superintendent Bill Gruseki said counselors will be available as long as they are needed.
Hundreds gathered in Southgate Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of an 8th grade student who killed himself in a middle school bathroom.
A 13-year-old boy took his own life Thursday at Davidson Middle School in Southgate.
Birmingham psychiatrist Dr. Gerald Schiener says we have to convey that our children are not alone.
Wearing a T-shirt with "killer" scrawled across it, a teen cursed and gestured obscenely as he was given three life sentences for killing three students in an Ohio high school cafeteria.
House Democrat Andy Schor is sponsoring a bill that would close a loophole in Michigan's gun law.
A 14-year-old student was wounded and a suspect was taken into custody at a school just south of downtown Atlanta.
The most controversial piece of advice was to lock the classroom doors and leave them locked, even if a student is standing outside the door pleading for help.
CBS affiliate KHOU reports that three people, including a possible suspect, were shot, according to deputy constables.
A procession of emergency vehicles is planned across Michigan next month in honor of Connecticut school shooting victims.
Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed a moment of silence Friday morning in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn.
A local psychiatrist specializing in children says the number of calls coming into his office has doubled since last Friday
The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.
A bipartisan Michigan House bill would let the state install technology around state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure that detects unmanned aircraft or prevents them from flying overhead, according to the Legislature's website.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
A 25-year-old man is accused of throwing multiple Molotov cocktails at a home in Brighton Township, Michigan, and stalking a minor.
A 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man faces three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
A bipartisan Michigan House bill would let the state install technology around state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure that detects unmanned aircraft or prevents them from flying overhead, according to the Legislature's website.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Businesses in Oakland County are dealing with customers using fake cash this holiday shopping season. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey spoke with a business owner in Oxford whose store was hit.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.