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Authorities search for person who abandoned newborn kittens outside Eastpointe motel
Authorities say an individual abandoned five newborn kittens outside a motel on Wednesday in Eastpointe, Michigan. Eastpointe police's animal control division shared a surveillance video on social media showing a woman walking to a room on the second floor at the Eastland Motel on Gratiot Avenue. The video showed the woman putting down a blue box in front of the room door before walking away. In an update on Thursday, police said a rescue partner took in the kittens, but they are now searching for their mother and the individual who abandoned them. "If you have any information about the person responsible, please reach out. It's crucial to hold accountable those who neglect their responsibilities for these innocent lives," police said. "Let's come together as a community to spread the word and help find the person responsible to teach them this is not how animals are to be treated."
CBS News
23-05-2025
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Man, woman hospitalized after shooting in Eastpointe
Oakland County fire chiefs sound off on I-75 traffic delays and more top stories Oakland County fire chiefs sound off on I-75 traffic delays; Memorial Day travel; and more top stori Oakland County fire chiefs sound off on I-75 traffic delays; Memorial Day travel; and more top stori Police in Eastpointe, Michigan, are investigating a shooting on Thursday that left a man and a woman in critical condition. At about 6:15 p.m., on May 22, officers were called to the 24000 block of Greenbrier Avenue, where they located the two people in a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Police say the suspect left in a dark blue Dodge Durango that was reported stolen in Grosse Pointe Park. There were reports of a third person inside the car with the victims; however, according to police, that person ran from the scene. Investigators are working to locate that third person, and it is unknown if he was shot. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Burkall at 586-445-9120.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Demonstrators hold vigil after deadly shooting outside Foot Locker in Eastpointe
The Brief Two weeks after a quadruple shooting left 2 dead outside a Foot Locker in Eastpointe, a vigil was held. Community and faith leaders gathered outside a church in nearby Harper Woods Friday. A walk was held down to the shooting scene with a vigil and plea to stop the violence was planned. HARPER WOODS, Mich. (FOX 2) - It has been two weeks since the deadly quadruple shooting. Violence has ramped up in the area near Eight Mile and Kelly. The backstory The Eastpointe shooting left two victims dead and two others wounded, with two suspects charged - Lakylia Taylor, 19, and Dejuan Jermaine Taylor, 21. On Friday community and religious leaders, and multiple police departments gathered for a community prayer walk in front of Rhema International Church in nearby Harper Woods. The shooting scene was sparked by two groups of people who got into an argument which police say escalated. Lakylia Taylor claimed self-defense but police and prosecutors say that was simply not the case. She is being held without bond at the Wayne County Jail. Meanwhile, another situation just six days later, right down the street from that Foot Locker, a man driving down the road in the middle of the day was shot. He is still listed in critical condition and survived that incident. It is not known if he was targeted or if this was some kind of random act. Bishop Eric Lloyd from Rhema International Church spoke about the rash of incidents. "We are coming together saying enough is enough," he said. "We are tired of the violence. We are tired of the shootings. We are tired of innocent people dying. We are tired even of the road rage. Enough is enough. "We are coming together as one unit for change." The march is expected to go down the street with police blocking traffic. The demonstrators plan to march down to outside the Foot Locker where a prayer vigil will be held.
CBS News
15-05-2025
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Man charged with homicide in fatal Eastpointe stabbing
A homicide charge has been filed in the case of a fatal stabbing Monday evening in Macomb County, Michigan. Trevon Nettles, age 26, has been charged by the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office with second-degree homicide, which carries a possible life sentence in prison, the Eastpointe Police Department reported. He was charged and arraigned Wednesday in 38th District Court. Bond was set at $2 million, along with orders for a GPS tether. A probable cause conference is set for May 27, with preliminary exam on June 3. The stabbing was reported about 8 p.m. Monday in the 17000 block of Toepfer. When first responders arrived, they found a person with stab wounds in his chest. The victim was taken to Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, where he died.
CBS News
10-05-2025
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Male shot several times in Eastpointe, possibly while driving, police say
Siblings charged in deadly Foot Locker shooting, road closures in Metro Detroit and more top stories Siblings charged in deadly Foot Locker shooting, road closures in Metro Detroit and more top stories Siblings charged in deadly Foot Locker shooting, road closures in Metro Detroit and more top stories Police in Eastpointe are investigating after they say a male was shot several times, possibly while driving, on Friday afternoon. Officers responded to the shooting in the area of Kelly Road near Eight Mile Road around 3:30 p.m. Responding officials found a male with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigators say it appears the male was driving when he was shot. Several witnesses told police the person who shot at him was in a dark, four-door sedan that left the area shortly after the incident. Anyone who saw the shooting or has information about it is asked to call the Eastpoint Police Department at 586-445-5100.
