Southfield Man Charged After Alleged Antisemitic Threats Toward Neighbor’s Children
A Southfield man is facing felony hate crime charges after prosecutors allege he directed antisemitic threats toward a Jewish family and several children during a neighborhood confrontation in Oakland County. Authorities say the incident involved violent threats, slurs, and intimidation, prompting renewed attention on how Michigan prosecutes alleged hate crimes and ethnic intimidation cases.
Fruitport Township Post-Prom Shooting and Vehicle Injuries Leave Six Hurt
Six people were injured after gunfire erupted at a post-prom party in Fruitport Township, triggering panic as attendees fled the scene. Authorities say four victims were shot and two others were struck by vehicles during the chaos outside a Muskegon-area VFW hall.
Father Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Canton Township Store While Driving Son to School
A Michigan father was killed and his teenage son injured after a vehicle crashed into a Canton Township market while the pair were on their way to school. Investigators believe the driver may have suffered a medical emergency before the deadly collision.
Kentwood Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Teen Dead in Ongoing Police Investigation
Kentwood police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 17-year-old near Eastern Avenue SE and Hardwick Street. Authorities are searching for the driver of a dark-colored SUV believed to have front-end damage as witnesses are urged to come forward.
82-Year-Old Man Killed While Retrieving Mail in Ottawa County Crash
An 82-year-old Ottawa County man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while retrieving his mail along Van Buren Street in Georgetown Township, according to deputies. The fatal pedestrian crash remains under investigation.
Three Missing Pinconning Fishermen Found Dead After Saginaw Bay Boat Incident
3 family members were found dead in a boating accident in the Saginaw Bay.
Woman and Teen Killed at Grand Rapids School Shooting After Soccer-Related Altercation; Suspect in Custody
A woman and a teenager were killed in a shooting near Southwest Middle High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following an altercation reportedly tied to a soccer dispute. Police say a suspect is in custody as investigators continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Two Michigan Families File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuits Against Detroit and Warren Police Over Alleged Warrantless Home Entries and Excessive Force
Detroit civil rights attorney Todd Perkins has filed two federal lawsuits alleging warrantless home entries and excessive force by Detroit and Warren police. Carnell Givens was beaten while restrained; his charges were dismissed. Sandra Hall, on crutches post-surgery, was thrown down and pepper-sprayed; her charges were also dismissed. Michigan Legal Center explains the Fourth Amendment framework and § 1983 civil rights claims.
Detroit Woman Sentenced to Jail After Drunk Driving Through Center Line Home, Injuring 9-Year-Old Girl
Caris Wade, 20, was sentenced to jail after crashing drunk through a Center Line home, fracturing a 9-year-old
19-Month-Old Girl Killed in Kent County Crash; Police Say Alcohol or Drugs May Be a Factor
A 19-month-old girl died in a Kent County crash after reports of erratic driving. Police say alcohol or drugs may be a factor. The family
Speeding Driver Destroys Detroit Family's Home at Puritan and Harlow, Sparking Fire and Displacing a Woman, Her Son, and Her Elderly Father Battling Cancer
A speeding Ford Fusion crashed into a home at Puritan Avenue and Harlow Street on Detroit
5-Year-Old and 14-Year-Old Among Six Shot in Lansing Mass Shooting; Gunman Opens Fire on Crowd of 30 to 40 People and Flees; Suspect Remains at Large
Six people including a 5-year-old were shot at Hillsdale and Chestnut in Lansing on April 23, 2026. Suspect at large. Victims