Detroit police

A massive theft of catalytic converters from transit shuttles stranded older adults in metro Detroit who rely on the service for vital appointments. The crime was perpetrated by a suspect, 32-year-old Delmar Williams, who has been arraigned by authorities. Williams faces charges related to multiple thefts and reckless driving causing death.

A woman was killed and another injured during a shooting that occurred on Detroit’s west side near Whitcomb and Chicago. Police responded to the area after receiving calls of shots being fired at a gathering. Authorities confirmed the second woman is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and police stated the investigation was an isolated incident.

A mother of three is accusing DPD of wrongfully raiding her house on Tuesday morning. Detroit police stated that the raid was warranted and conducted as part of a search related to a homicide investigation.

A 13-year-old boy accused of shooting his father in Detroit and fleeing in an SUV was arrested five hours later in Ohio. The incident occurred while the boy was allegedly disciplining him, leading to discussions about whether he may face additional charges in Ohio before returning to Michigan. The victim's father remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detroit police were called to a disturbance at the 18000 block of Bretton on Tuesday afternoon. Officials reported that a 13-year-old individual shot his father two times and then fled the scene in a family vehicle.

Steve Dolunt, who was a Detroit Police Assistant Chief, is voicing concerns regarding the misuse of surveillance equipment by police officers nationwide. He is specifically critiquing the increasing number of accusations concerning both Flock Safety cameras and general license plate readers.

A Detroit man missing without his phone, wallet, or life-saving medication was located on Aug. 2. Mike Wutzke, 54, had been missing since July 25 after an alarming phone call to his daughter prompted a missing persons report. Relatives searched hospitals, jails, and shelters, while Warren Police confirmed Detroit Police handled the case.

A 22-year-old Livonia man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting Detroit police officers by discharging a fire extinguisher during three incidents linked to street takeovers and drag racing investigations. The charges stem from separate events where the suspect reportedly used the fire extinguisher against law enforcement.

Police are on the scene on Detroit's west side with multiple cop cars present. One person has been detained in the area.

Detroit police are responding to a possible report of shots fired in the 3800 block of Humphery Street on Thursday morning. The situation is unfolding on Detroit's west side.

Cyclists in Detroit's Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood are frustrated by drivers parking in bike lanes, which were installed in 2019. Responsibility for maintaining the lanes is disputed between MDOT and the city, while residents demand enforcement to address illegal parking and speeding. Detroit Police plan to deploy officers to patrol the area and issue tickets.

A 17-year-old is in critical condition after being shot multiple times near Detroit's Brewster Homes on July 29. Police believe the shooting, which occurred during a fight between groups, may be gang-related. A black SUV was involved, and no suspect information has been released.

A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times during a fight between two groups at Brewster Homes in Detroit, leaving him in critical condition. Suspects fled in a black SUV, and a known gang member is believed to be involved. Police are investigating and have asked for public assistance.

Detroit officials and stakeholders are implementing new enforcement measures at Capitol Park due to complaints about public drinking, loud behavior, and people using the space as shelter, which residents say creates an intimidating environment. The Downtown Detroit Partnership and Detroit police plan to increase patrols, enforce alcohol bans, and provide resources to address the issues.

Detroit police are issuing tickets to drivers involved in street racing, which they claim is causing a nuisance in a neighborhood. The enforcement aims to address disturbances linked to the activity.

Detroit police conducted an operation against illegal street racing on Sunday night, resulting in impounded vehicles and additional cars awaiting towing.

A man in his 50s was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on Detroit’s west side on July 24. The incident occurred on Fenmore Street around 6:40 p.m., and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released his identity or details about the shooting, which remains under investigation.

Detroit police arrested Sheldon Golden, a 22-year-old suspect charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in the fatal shooting of Marvin Jordan III, a 22-year-old reported missing by his family on March 8, 2026. Jordan's body was found on May 5 in a field on Detroit's west side after he had not been seen since January 12.

A person was critically injured after being struck with an unknown object during an assault on Detroit’s east side on July 23. The incident occurred in the 14000 block of Kercheval Avenue before 6 a.m., and the victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Detroit police are investigating the case.

A man in his 20s was shot after a physical altercation outside a liquor store on Detroit’s southwest side on Tuesday (July 21) around 9:33 p.m. in the 2000 block of Springwells Street. The victim was hospitalized with unknown injuries, and police are investigating without releasing details about suspects or arrests.

Detroit police responded to a drive-by shooting on the 11000 block of Whithorn, where three people in their 30s (two men and one woman) were shot by a passing black SUV. The incident occurred at 7:15 p.m. after Shotspotter and 911 calls were reported.

A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Redford Township man. Detroit police found the victim, identified as Darden, unresponsive in the dining room of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds.

A 19-year-old Detroit man, Mario Carl Melvin Neal, has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm in the June 7 shooting death of 23-year-old Kemajai Darden in a Detroit home. Police found Darden unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, and Neal was arrested on July 17, 2026, after being identified as the suspect.

Detroit police responded to a shooting at a funeral outside of Greater Love Tabernacle Church. Witnesses reported multiple victims, but their status remains unconfirmed.

Multiple people were shot outside the Greater Love Tabernacle Church on Detroit’s west side on July 17. Detroit police confirmed multiple victims but did not release details about injuries or the circumstances.

Detroit police are searching for 25-year-old Rajena Linson, who is wanted for assault with intent to murder from 2022. This week, she was nearly arrested, but someone inside her car opened fire on police.

Detroit police are searching for Rajena Linson, a fugitive wanted since 2022 for a violent attack involving a woman at a bar. During a recent pursuit on I-94, someone in Linson's vehicle fired shots at Wayne County Sheriff's deputies.

A Detroit man is accused of shooting and killing another man at a club, with the victim found with a fatal neck wound. The suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and firearm-related offenses.

A Detroit mother has been charged with concealing the body of her deceased newborn in a dumpster. Police discovered the newborn's remains at a residence on E. Seven Mile Road on July 8th.

A carjacking in Detroit's 15300 block of Hartwell at 5:30 a.m. resulted in a car crash on Livernois and Waverly. The victim was stabbed and taken to the hospital after their car was stolen.

A Detroit mother, Daysiana Lachell Powell, is accused of concealing the death of her newborn son after the child was found dead in a dumpster on July 8. She was charged with concealing the death, arrested on July 10, and given a $50,000 personal bond after arraignment on July 12. She faces up to five years in prison and is scheduled to return to court on July 21.

A 15-year-old Detroit boy has been charged after allegedly firing a gun into the air, striking a 5-year-old boy on the arm. The incident occurred on Detroit’s west side, and the child was hospitalized for treatment. The teen faces charges of careless discharge of a firearm causing injury and felony firearm, with a pretrial conference scheduled for August 5.

A Detroit nonprofit, Northwest Goldberg Cares, is seeking community assistance after thieves stole 400 pairs of donated sneakers intended for a children's event. The stolen items, valued at $40,000, were donated by USA Basketball and were stored in a warehouse ahead of the organization's annual HOOPFEST event.

Three teenagers were shot at a house party on Detroit's west side. The suspect is in custody as police investigate the incident.

Three teens, one boy and two girls, were shot at a house party in Detroit on July 12, leaving all in serious condition. A suspect is now in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. Police provided contact details for information.

A car crash in Detroit led to an argument, which escalated into gunfire. The man who was shot drove off and collided with multiple vehicles, while another man was struck by a bullet. Police are investigating the incident.

Detroit police are investigating a shooting at a west side house party that hospitalized three teenagers on Saturday night. Authorities are searching for a suspect in the incident.

Detroit and Troy police pursued a suspect who stole an ATV and evaded officers by riding against traffic, using sidewalks and parking lots. The suspect attempted to escape law enforcement by navigating unconventional routes.

A 7-month-old baby was found unharmed in the backseat of a stolen vehicle about an hour after the carjacking. The vehicle was discovered in an abandoned garage in Detroit, located by a state trooper during canvassing.

A man was pursued in a stolen 4-wheeler during a high-speed chase that ended in a wrong-way crash on Gratiot involving an innocent bystander's vehicle. The pursuit, which occurred on July 1, involved MSP, Troy, and Detroit police departments and was shared by MSP Second District on X, formerly Twitter.