Latricia Green, who police say was fatally shot by her ex-husband at Henry Ford hospital, endured years of abuse and tried to get help, according to her friend.
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Drug use a growing factor in fatal crashes on Michigan roadways
New Michigan crash data show drugs now factor in one-quarter of road fatalities, up from 19% a decade ago. Overall, road deaths remain elevated since the pandemic, with teens, seniors, motorcyclists and bicyclists seeing increased risks.
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Mario Green charged in fatal shooting of ex-wife; Records show victim sought help
Latricia Green, a longtime employee of Henry Ford Hospital, sought personal protection orders from her ex-husband twice.
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Detroit police apprehend Henry Ford Hospital shooting suspect
Detroit Police Department Chief Todd Bettison said Mario Green was taken into custody without incident shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday in the 5200 block of Lemay Street.
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After complaints, Michigan seeks new system to guide youth incarcerations
Michigan officials are replacing a system to evaluate juvenile offenders that some feared targeted youths of color.
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‘I just couldn’t stop crying’: How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released
Black men who have been incarcerated have elevated rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.
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Commentary: Boarded up buildings in the Palmer Park Apartment District remain a stark reminder of tragedy
A questionable death and the closing of some beautiful buildings has me questioning a neighborhood I have grown to love. And worrying about what happens next.
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‘Didn’t feel safe anywhere’: How fears of violence shape life for Detroit youth
The possibility of getting attacked on the way to or from school is a constant safety issue in Detroit.
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Detroit police arrest protesters while ICE detains man from Honduras
The videos also show a crowd of protestors attempting to question law enforcement officers at the scene.
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Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from
A divided Supreme Court decided on June 23 that the Trump administration can legally deport immigrants to countries they were not born in.