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Tragedy Strikes Detroit Block Party: Two Dead, Seventeen Injured in Early Morning Shooting

Detroit, MI — An otherwise festive gathering on Detroit’s east side turned somber when a shooter unleashed gunfire early Sunday morning, resulting in two fatalities and wounding 17 individuals at a neighborhood block party. The violent disruption occurred at approximately 2:25 a.m., casting a shadow over the community as attendees scattered amidst the chaos. Authorities swiftly responded to the scene, but the perpetrator remained at large following the incident. Michigan State Police, coordinating closely with …

Suspect Arrested After Detroit Block Party Shooting Claims Two Lives, Injures 19

Detroit, MI – A violent incident erupted at a Detroit block party early Sunday, resulting in two fatalities and 19 wounded, authorities confirmed. The suspect, a 22-year-old local man who was also injured during the event, is now in police custody. The tragedy unfolded around 2:25 a.m. on the city’s east side near Reno Street and Rossini Drive, where attendees of a neighborhood block party were gathered. It was here that the suspect allegedly began …

Tragedy Strikes Detroit Block Party: Two Dead, 19 Injured as Gunfire Disrupts Early Morning Celebration

Detroit, Michigan — A tragic incident unfolded early Sunday on Detroit’s east side where a block party turned deadly, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to 19 others. The 22-year-old suspected shooter is currently in police custody and is also hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his left leg. The violent encounter occurred around 2:25 a.m. near Reno Street and Rossini Drive, amidst a larger trend of rising gun violence that often …

Detroit Community Lights Candles in Memory of Beloved Father and Role Model, Jaret Mays

Detroit, MI — A community gathered on Saturday to mourn and remember Jaret Mays, a father of seven, whose life was tragically cut short in a shooting incident on July 4. The 35-year-old was commemorated during a heartfelt candlelight vigil on the east side of Detroit, the neighborhood he proudly called home. Lorie Mays, Jaret’s aunt, expressed her grief at the vigil, highlighting the profound loss felt by the family and community. “It’s heartbreaking to …

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Population growth in Detroit sparks celebration after 66-year milestone

Detroit, Michigan saw a rise in population for the first time in 66 years, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates for 2023, a milestone hailed by Mayor Mike Duggan as a cause for celebration. The city gained 1,852 residents from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, bringing its total population to 633,218. This marks the first time Detroit has seen a year-over-year population increase since 1957, a goal set by Duggan’s administration since …

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Teacher Fired for Rapping at Taylor Preparatory High School in Detroit Area

Detroit, Michigan – Domonique Brown, a history teacher at Taylor Preparatory High School, found herself in the spotlight after being fired for her side hustle as a rapper. Known as Drippin Honey in the music industry, Brown faced criticism from a parent who deemed her rap career a negative influence on students. Despite being named teacher of the month in December, Brown was let go from her teaching position after a parent’s complaint. The parent, …

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