Saturday, February 2 2013 11:41 PM EST2013-02-03 04:41:45 GMT
The mother of a teenager, shot and killed in an apparent armed robbery, says her son did not own a gun. She talked to Fox 2 at a vigil for the teen Saturday night.
A teenger is dead after two teens allegedly tried to rob a basketball coach outside Detroit's Martin Luther King High School. The coach was carrying a gun and he used it. Saturday night, a vigil was held for the teen. His mother says her son did not have a gun.
Saturday, February 2 2013 9:17 PM EST2013-02-03 02:17:42 GMT
Police sources say two armed males tried to rob a coach leaving Detroit's Martin Luther King, Junior High School. The coach fired shots killing one of the individuals and critically wounding the other.
Police sources say two armed males tried to rob a coach leaving Detroit's Martin Luther King, Junior High School. The coach fired shots killing one of the individuals and critically wounding the other.
DETROIT (WJBK) -
It's a clear case of self defense according to Detroit Police sources who site evidence from witnesses and very clear surveillance video.
This let them know exactly what led up to the moment when a Martin Luther King Ladies basketball coach shot and killed 16-year-old Michael Scott and critically injured his 16 year-old friend.
We're told it appears the teens planned the attack. Surveillance video shows them waiting in the corridor, with alleged attacker Michael Scott placing a white t-shirt he brought with him on his head in the hopes of concealing his identity.
According to Detroit Public Schools, Scott only had enough credits to qualify as a freshman at Martin Luther King High School. Fox 2 has also learned that he was expelled the week before.
Sources say the video shows the 70-year-old coach walking two girls to their cars, Scoot and his friend jump out and pull out what appeared to be a gun. The two teens start beating on the elderly coach.
The two girls take off running, the surveillance images show the coach, who is concealed permit holder and police reservist, struggle to find his gun, but he eventually pulls it out and shoots both of his attackers.
The teens run off, one dialed 911 before collapsing on the tennis curt. Michael Scott made it to the median on Larned Street, south of the school, where his body was found.
Sources say the coach doesn't have a cell phone so he drove to the northeastern district to tell police what happened.
The coach was questioned, gave a statement and was released Friday night.
Police believe this is a justifiable shooting, but a warrant has been handed over to the Wayne County Prosecutor who will make a final ruling.
The weapon the teens allegedly had was not recovered. Fox 2 has learned the Scott was arrested for armed robbery of a Jets pizza in December and was expected to go to trial next month.
The other teen who was shot remains in critical condition.
We're told Detroit Police do not plan to pursue the fact that the coach, who was a CPL holder and police reservist, had a gun on school property. It's unclear if DPS plans to take any action.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:02:29 GMT
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:26:44 GMT
Less than 24 hours after a judge bounced Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan from the ballot saying he didn't meet the City Charter's residency requirements, a negative political ad hit the air.
Less than 24 hours after a judge bounced Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan from the ballot saying he didn't meet the City Charter's residency requirements and around the same time Duggan vowed to appeal, a negative political ad hit the air.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:49:07 GMT
This could be a game changer for Detroit's mayoral election. Mike Duggan was yanked from the ballot after a judge said he was not a registered voter in the city for a year before he filed his nominating petitions
This could be a game changer for Detroit's mayoral election. Mike Duggan, who was considered a front runner, was yanked from the ballot after a judge said he was not a registered voter in the city for a year before he filed his nominating petitions. He fell just 14 days short.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-06-11 14:38:08 GMT
It was late last week after the last day of school when parents received an unexpected letter in their email that reads more like more soap opera than something from a school district.
It was late last week after the last day of school when parents received an unexpected letter in their email that reads more like more soap opera than something from a school district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:41:21 GMT
Mike Duggan is expected to lay out his future plans Thursday, one day after an appeals court ruled that he doesn't meet Detroit residency requirements to put his name on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary elections.
Mike Duggan is expected to lay out his future plans Thursday, one day after an appeals court ruled that he doesn't meet Detroit residency requirements to put his name on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary elections.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:35:18 GMT
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Detroit City Council member Kwame Kenyatta says he quitting Friday. Kenyatta didn't give a specific reason to radio station WWJ, but he says the council is virtually powerless now that Detroit is being run by an emergency manager.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:22:49 GMT
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
Kid Rock has added an eighth date to his "$20 Best Night Ever" tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre. Officials say tickets for the Aug. 20 show will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 22.
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.
