Thursday, January 3 2013 11:30 PM EST2013-01-04 04:30:02 GMT
Recently released numbers show there were over 400 homicides in Detroit during 2012. What's the solution to the violence? Huel Perkins discusses with Benny Napoleon, Jalal Malik-Ikram, John Bennett and Charlie Langton.
Recently released numbers show there were over 400 homicides in Detroit during 2012. So what's the solution to the violence? Huel Perkins discusses with Benny Napoleon, Jalal Malik-Ikram, John Bennett and Charlie Langton.
Thursday, January 3 2013 10:38 PM EST2013-01-04 03:38:16 GMT
In 2012, Detroit suffered its second deadliest year in its history when taking the size of its population into account. We're going to need a plan. We're going to need police, and we need a change.
In 2012, Detroit suffered its second deadliest year in its history when taking the size of its population into account. We're going to need a plan. We're going to need police, and we need a change.
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 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 Amy Lange Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- The group Mothers of Murdered Children knows the numbers all too well and the very real impact they have as they help people get through the violent deaths of their loved ones.
"It's hard for a youngster to grow up in the city of Detroit in these times right here. They may not make it to the age of 18," said Jalal Malik-Ikram.
The victims' faces now just photos, so many mothers and loved ones in mourning, so many crimes still unsolved.
"We listen to over a thousand grieving mothers, so it's perilous times right now," Malik-Ikram said.
And at Mothers of Murdered Children, they're well aware the numbers have names.
"The numbers now are 411 and that means that they're getting higher and higher, and that just gives us a constant problem with our youths today because most of these are youth related murders," said Malik-Ikram.
He is calling on Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority, not city finances, but city safety.
"The mayor's job is to really get a fully manned police department in order."
If not, he fears there won't be anything left to save. Parents, pastors, the community must come together, but most important, he said the police.
"The preservation of life is first, and if everyone is getting killed, then what good is the city."
Monday, June 17 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:27:07 GMT
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
Friday, June 14 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:57:29 GMT
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Jurors have gone home without a verdict on the first day of deliberations in the trial of a Detroit police officer charged in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl.
Thursday, June 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:44:55 GMT
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
It was a day of dramatic testimony in the manslaughter trial of the Detroit cop charged with killing seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones as Officer Joseph Weekley took the stand in his own defense.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:55:49 GMT
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Testimony got emotional on Monday as the jury heard from Aiyana Jones' grandmother, but the defense questioned whether she has told two different accounts of what happened.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:46:58 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:33 GMT
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:44 GMT
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
