A Detroit police officer is at risk of facing suspension without pay after Chief Todd Bettison said on Monday that the officer committed multiple policy violations during a traffic stop that led to a woman being shot over the weekend.

When will the fate of a Detroit police officer accused of violating multiple policies when they shot a driver following a traffic stop be decided?

A man was killed following a shooting on Detroit’s west side. The shooting occurred on Friday (Oct. 24) at 3:30 p.m. on Humboldt Street and West Forest Avenue. Police said they discovered the man upon arrival suffering from a gunshot wound.

Detroit has seen violent crime fall to historic lows, property values rise, and its population inch upward. Community cooperation has been key.

Detroit Free Press investigative reporter Violet Ikonomova spoke with Robyn Vincent about her recent reporting on police shootings that began with stops for nonviolent offenses and the larger context of guns in Detroit.

The sentencing of lawyer Asim Ghafoor caps a criminal case involving a high-profile attorney and friend of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Detroit leaders announced a historic drop in violent crime in 2025, beating the previous low in 2024. During its third quarter, Detroit saw a double-digit drop in homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings. In 2024, Detroit only saw 203 homicides, which ...

The family of an 8-year-old Yemeni girl is suing an elderly man accused of slitting her throat as she played in a park on Detroit’s west side in024.

Anyone who has seen Omaria Dixson or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240.

The family of Saida Mashrah, who was attacked in Detroit, filed a $50 million lawsuit against accused assailant Gary Lansky.