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 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 7:22 PM EST2013-01-04 00:22:20 GMT
Jalal Malik-Ikram with the group Mothers of Murdered Children is calling on Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority.
Jalal Malik-Ikram with the group Mothers of Murdered Children is calling on Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to make more and better policing his top priority after numbers released Thursday showed there were over 400 homicides in the city during 2012.
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 Taryn Asher Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- Crime stats in Detroit are staggering. Last year was the second deadliest year in the city's history.
"It's not shocking to be honest with you," former Detroit Police Chief Ike McKinnon remarked.
He says we didn't get here overnight, so don't expect a quick fix. McKinnon blames the murder rate on a mindset.
"Changing a culture of violence of young people in which they don't care about taking someone's life. The young people who are parents, who haven't changed, and they are making their young children do the same things, they're having them do the same things, so it's a scary state of affairs."
McKinnon, an education professor at U of D Mercy was the city's top cop back in the late nineties when there were more than 4,400 officers on the force. Detroit is fighting crime now with half that number, but McKinnon believes police cannot solve this problem on their own.
"We have to look at what's happening with the family structure," he said. "We have to look at in terms of what's happening with these children. Why are they so violent? Look at the drug situation and the faith-based issues that's happening in the city."
The Detroit Police Department has been criticized for not doing enough, but current chief Chester Logan feels the problem goes beyond the lack of cops and response.
"It lies with the press, it lies with the principal, it lies with the preacher, and it lies with the parent, so we have got to come together as a community and start to deal with this," he said. "If I had a thousand more police officers, in the city of Detroit the way things are right now, I don't know what kind of impact that would have."
McKinnon says it's time for the community leaders to start leading, become mentors, teach the young people in Detroit not to solve their problems with guns and violence. Until that mindset changes, nothing else will.
"We have to get serious about what's happening in the city."
McKinnon also says the current chief needs to be really visible right now, and another focus needs to be getting the most violent offenders off the streets and making guns less accessible.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:59:19 GMT
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:03:59 GMT
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:58:47 GMT
35-year-old Sabrina Gianino was found dead inside her boyfriend's flat on Wayburn in Grosse Pointe Park just after midnight on Wednesday. Police are calling the death suspicious.
35-year-old Sabrina Gianino was found dead inside her boyfriend's flat on Wayburn in Grosse Pointe Park just after midnight on Wednesday. Police are calling the death suspicious.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:59:09 GMT
Warren police raided a pet store described as a little shop of horrors. The owner is not only accused of keeping animals in filthy conditions, but keeping them in a building without working utilities.
Warren police raided a pet store described as a little shop of horrors. The owner is not only accused of keeping animals in filthy conditions, but keeping them in a building without working utilities.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:01:56 GMT
We're told a woman from New York was attacked near the Majestic Theatre while trying to help someone in need. Sources say she was then carjacked, kidnapped, robbed and sexually assaulted before she escaped.
We're told a woman from New York was attacked near the Majestic Theatre while trying to help someone in need. Sources say she was then carjacked, kidnapped, robbed and sexually assaulted before she escaped.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:19:38 GMT
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:45:43 GMT
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:56 GMT
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:28 AM EDT2013-05-22 06:28:15 GMT
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
More than 2,000 people were in attendance to hear Donald Trump speak at Oakland County's Lincoln Day Dinner. Before the event, he told reporters he believes Detroit is "on the right path."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:17 AM EDT2013-05-22 06:17:02 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:02:09 GMT
Detroit police believe a man in a surveillance photo is responsible for a kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault and armed robbery on the city's east side.
Detroit police believe a man in a surveillance photo is responsible for a kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault and armed robbery on the city's east side.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:59:19 GMT
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
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