Man dead, 3 detained after gunshot detection alert on Detroit's west side
A man is dead and three other people were detained following a gunshot detection alert on the west side of Detroit Sunday evening, according to police.
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A man is dead and three other people were detained following a gunshot detection alert on the west side of Detroit Sunday evening, according to police.
The Detroit City Council voted to extend its ShotSpotter contract by just over $2 million, giving police nine months to evaluate other gunshot detection systems before returning with a long-term recommendation.
Detroit police are asking the city council to extend ShotSpotter through March 2027 while the city evaluates other gunshot detection options.
Detroit may soon spend another $2 million on ShotSpotter, a technology that uses microphones placed throughout the city to detect gunfire in high-violence neighborhoods.
A stray bullet struck a home in Detroit and fatally wounded a 6-year-old child inside.
The City of Detroit renewed the contracts of 6 ShotSpotter groups aimed at reducing violence in the city.
Detroit police are offering a $1,000 reward for information as they continue to search for three suspects connected to the non-fatal shooting of an officer last week.
The city of Detroit is looking to its own communities to help with combatting violence in the city.
Council members voted 5-4 on Tuesday to expand the controversial gunshot detection system.
While Detroit continues to consider expanding ShotSpotter in the city, we took a closer look at data from two cities using the technology--St. Louis and Cincinnati-- to get a better idea of its impact on crime.
City council passed a motion to once again postpone the vote to expand ShotSpotter in Detroit, but council members did vote to renew the contracts for the technology to stay in the eighth and ninth precincts.
Critics of ShotSpotter want the program to come to an end, but Detroit's city council is now considering investing more in the technology, using around seven million to expand it.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A tow truck driver from Detroit died in the aftermath of a crash with a semi tractor early Tuesday in Macomb County
A Detroit man has now been in the hospital in northern Michigan for more than a week after his family and friends say he was violently attacked at a music festival.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
A Detroit man has now been in the hospital in northern Michigan for more than a week after his family and friends say he was violently attacked at a music festival.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
A tow truck driver from Detroit died in the aftermath of a crash with a semi tractor early Tuesday in Macomb County
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
A scam discovered at a local gas station uses a drilled hole and screw to disable a fuel pump's safety latch, allowing a thief to return and collect free gas charged to another customer.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The U.S. military said it carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. CBS News has this report.
A man was arrested after the FBI and New York City Police Department said he ignited fireworks and started a fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning.
President Trump is calling for an additional 50% tariff on select Canadian goods, to take effect on August 19. Here's a look at what's included in the series of proclamations signed by Mr. Trump on Monday.
Good Tuesday morning Family, Partly sunny, high 81 with patchy smoke still lingering across the area. There is an isolated risk for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms this morning and again early this afternoon with the arrival of a cold front later today. Looking at mostly dry conditions next few days with temperatures dipping below average during the mid to late week period. Next chance at precipitation over the weekend.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached over 6,100 cases. The Village of Holly has a boil water advisory. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.