Warren City Council
Coverage of Warren City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Morning 4: Police release person of interest in fatal shooting at Great Lakes Crossing — and more news
Police released a 22-year-old man with a Concealed Pistol License as the person of interest in a fatal shooting at Great Lakes Crossing that killed 20-year-old KeShawn Emery and injured a 19-year-old woman. A Warren homeless shelter operated by the Friend of the Father Foundation closed after funding issues, with the CEO blaming lack of city support. Former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge sued the university and athletic director Warde Manuel over his 2023 termination, citing unlawful firing and constitutional rights violations. Former teacher Lamar Willis, accused of sex crimes against children, is listed as an accompanist for a youth-facing choir in Detroit.
- Warren homeless shelter closes after funding runs out, CEO blames lack of city support
A Warren homeless shelter operated by the Friend of the Father Foundation closed due to insufficient funding, displacing individuals and families. The nonprofit’s CEO, Raymond Deloatch, blamed the city for failing to approve a funding proposal, while Mayor Lori Stone stated the city does not operate a municipal shelter and criticized council members for inaction.
- Warren homeless shelter closes after funding falls through
A homeless shelter in Warren operated by the Friend of the Father Foundation closed after losing funding, displacing individuals who relied on it. Founder Ray Deloatch ran the shelter for 1.5 years using personal funds but could not secure city financial support. Warren City Council proposed a contract solution for homeless shelters, but it remains unapproved.