Thursday, January 3 2013 10:29 PM EST2013-01-04 03:29:37 GMT
Crime stats in Detroit are staggering. Last year was the second deadliest year in the city's history. Former police chief Ike McKinnon blames the murder rate on a mindset.
Crime stats in Detroit are staggering. Last year was the second deadliest year in the city's history. Former police chief Ike McKinnon blames the murder rate on a mindset.
Thursday, January 3 2013 7:23 PM EST2013-01-04 00:23:37 GMT
Detroit's crime problem may be part gun, part economy, part leadership or lack of leadership, but it's my view that the solution is right there behind our closed doors.
Detroit's crime problem may be part gun, part economy, part leadership or lack of leadership, but it's my view that the solution is right there behind our closed doors with each and every one of us leading by example, teaching lessons of life and setting a standard.
Thursday, January 3 2013 7:22 PM EST2013-01-04 00:22:20 GMT
Jalal Malik-Ikram with the group Mothers of Murdered Children is calling on Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority.
Jalal Malik-Ikram with the group Mothers of Murdered Children is calling on Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority after numbers released Thursday showed there were over 400 homicides in the city during 2012.
Thursday, January 3 2013 6:57 PM EST2013-01-03 23:57:15 GMT
Crimes stats released Thursday show a total of 411 homicides last year in the city of Detroit, up from 377 in 2011. The numbers include 386 criminal homicides and 25 justifiable homicides.
Crimes stats released Thursday show a total of 411 homicides last year in the city of Detroit, up from 377 in 2011. The numbers include 386 criminal homicides and 25 justifiable homicides.
Thursday, January 3 2013 11:33 AM EST2013-01-03 16:33:24 GMT
"The release of annual crime statistics reminds us of the senselessness of crime and violence in our community," Mayor Bing said.
"The release of annual crime statistics reminds us of the senselessness of crime and violence in our community; the challenges facing our police force; and the need to improve conflict resolution and other anti-crime initiatives," Mayor Bing said.
By Fox 2 News Staff
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- Recenly released numbers show there were over 400 homicides in Detroit during 2012.
"America has a problem with guns, but the epicenter seems to be here in Detroit," said Interim Detroit Police Chief Chester Logan.
"If I had a thousand more police officers, in the city of Detroit the way things are right now, I don't know what kind of impact that would have."
So what's the solution to the violence?
Joining Huel Perkins and Charlie Langton on our panel to discuss are:
Benny Napoleon, the current Wayne County sheriff, a possible candidate for mayor of Detroit and the city's former police chief.
Jalal Malik-Ikram, a retired Detroit police officer and leader of the group Mothers of Murdered Children.
John Bennett, a current Detroit police officer who also writes and edits the Detroit Uncovered website.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:00:12 GMT
Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy has been shot in the chest on the city's southwest side. FOX 2's Roop Raj says emergency crews were called to the scene near Sharon and W. Vernor. Thursday morning.
Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy has been shot in the chest on the city's southwest side. FOX 2's Roop Raj says emergency crews were called to the scene near Sharon and W. Vernor. Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
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