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14-05-2025
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Detroit Valero shuts down after clerk allegedly shot at unarmed customer with 12-gauge
The Brief A Valero gas station has had its doors shut by the city after an alleged shooting by a store clerk. The gas station clerk allegedly shot his shotgun from behind bulletproof glass, right at a customer. Hayes and his crew, plus representatives from the city of Detroit, shut the business down indefinitely. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A day after a gas station clerk allegedly shot at an unarmed customer, Detroit police have shut the business down. What they're saying The gas station clerk at a Detroit Valero in his 20s, allegedly shot his 12-gauge shotgun from behind bulletproof glass, right at a customer. "The clerk's life was not in danger in any way. He was behind the protection of bulletproof glass when he did it," said Detroit police Assistant Chief Franklin Hayes. "These actions are reprehensible, and we aren't going to tolerate that." The shotgun shell penetrated the glass, hurling shards onto the customer in his 30s. Officials say that he was not hit with the shotgun shell, but he was injured by the glass. Timeline The shooting happened Monday night at the Valero at the corner of Conant and McNichols on Detroit's east side. "This is not okay, and anyone that makes a decision to do this, we will shut you down," said Hayes. Hayes and his crew, plus representatives from the city of Detroit, shut the business down indefinitely. It used to be a Green Light location too, as they will use the good security footage for evidence in the case, but the partnership has been severed. "In no way, shape, form, or fashion do we want them to be a part of our Green Light partnership, so in addition to this closure, they are absolutely kicked out of the program. We don't want their business," said Hayes. The tale of clerk-on-customer violence is not unfamiliar. The Assistant Chief said if something like this happened again, they would see him.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- CBS News
Detroit police shut down gas station after clerk shoots at customer
Detroit police shut down a gas station on the city's east side after they say a clerk shot at a customer on Monday. The incident happened at a Valero gas station near Conant and E. McNichols Road. On Tuesday, Assistant Police Chief Franklin Hayes did not provide details on what led up to the shooting, but said the clerk fired a shot from behind the glass. Hayes did not say whether the customer was shot, but said the individual was hurt after shards of glass fell on him. Hayes said the customer, who did not have a weapon on him, was taken to a hospital for treatment. "The clerk's life was not in danger in any way, and he was behind the protection of bulletproof glass," Hayes said. "These actions (are) reprehensible, and we're not going to tolerate that." The clerk was taken into custody. Meanwhile, Hayes gave a stark warning to stores in the city. "If this happens again, they will see me, and they will see this group. They will see angry residents," he told reporters. "This is not OK. And anyone that makes the decision to do this, we will shut you down. This is a privilege to own and operate a business here in the city of Detroit, but if you treat the residents like that, there's no place for you." Hayes said the gas station was part of Project Green Light Detroit, a citywide partnership with multiple gas stations that allowed police to install cameras connected to DPD's headquarters. He said the store will be removed from the program. The incident is under investigation.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
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Detroit police, fire will be out making sure Detroit Tigers' Opening Day is a safe one
Detroit police, fire will be out making sure Detroit Tigers' Opening Day is a safe one Detroit Tigers fans, it's Opening Day! Whether you're planning to come to downtown Detroit for the baseball game or just to hang out with fellow fans in public and private spaces, Detroit police and fire representatives say they are prepared to keep the area — and your experience — a safe one. Advertisement Hundreds of thousands of people, including some from other states, are expected to be in and around Comerica Park, with folks starting to file in as early as 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. Friday for the annual tradition, authorities say. Detroit Assistant Police Chief Franklin Hayes speaks April 4, 2025, about safety for Detroit Tigers' Opening Day in Grand Circus Park. He is flanked by Fire Prevention Chief Dennis Hunter of the Detroit Fire Department's Fire Marshal Division, left, and Detroit Police Capt. Nate Duda. Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, said last year there was a 4% increase in attendance for Opening Day over 2023, and he believes that number will be exceeded this year. While it's hard to put a direct economic impact number on Opening Day, he said, events such as the Detroit Grand Prix, a three-day event, has about $75 million of economic impact and $135 million of regional economic impact. Plus, there is repeat business to bars and restaurants, adding "it's hundreds of millions of dollars that these events represent to our local community, to our small businesses and to those who are investing in the city." Advertisement Detroit Assistant Police Chief Franklin Hayes said Thursday that authorities have a comprehensive safety plan that will be "highly visual" and have officers present throughout the city, including in neighborhoods, as well as with "members that you cannot see, just to ensure the safety of all." "We will have more than enough first responders out here in these public spaces to ensure that everyone has a great day, a great Opening Day," he said during a news conference in Grand Circus Park, the site of Detroit's official Opening Day party, just steps away from the ballpark. Fire Prevention Chief Dennis Hunter, of Detroit Fire Department's Fire Marshal Division, said teams of two will be out conducting fire safety sweeps at bars, restaurants and outdoor venues looking for proper permitting, extinguishers, propane being secured and cooking equipment, which should be inspected. He said to make sure tents at outdoor venues are up properly and exits are marked properly. He told restaurants and other outdoor locations to "comply with your capacity levels. The capacity cards are there for a reason. If it's 200, we ask business owners to stay within that 200. Our goal is to work with the business owners and make sure that everyone has a great time for (the) Detroit Tigers' home opening." Advertisement If a location is over capacity, authorities said, the owners will be asked to escort out some patrons and not invite others in, getting the number down to what it's supposed to be. If someone sees overcrowding at a location, Hunter said they can call 313-596-2954. He reminded visitors there are no barbecue grills allowed on public ways or public property and any cooking is to be done outside of tents, not under them. If you are caught grilling, he said, "we'll politely remind you that you can't do it." Other enforcement action could be a misdemeanor citation with a fine of $500, he said. Hayes said authorities don't want visitors to be a victims of predatory behavior and will be looking out for folks being charged by a person — versus parking meters — to park on streets; scalping; counterfeit merchandise, and providing alcohol illegally or to minors. Hayes reminded visitors intending to carry weapons to be mindful of concealed carry regulations and that there are weapons-free zones. He said he doesn't see a need for people to carry a firearm. Larson said metal detectors will be at the event at Grand Circus Park, and public parks are weapons-free areas. Advertisement Authorities also encouraged visitors to drink responsibly and to take public transportation or ride shares if they choose to consume alcohol. Contact Christina Hall: chall@ Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @challreporter. Support local journalism. Subscribe to the Free Press. Submit a letter to the editor at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit police, fire will make sure Tigers' Opening Day is safe
