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.
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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.
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.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:03:31 GMT
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74 year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74 year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:54:31 GMT
Four people were shot and injured Sunday outside a house on Lakepoint in Detroit. The shooter, in a gold truck, is still on the loose.
Four people were shot and injured Sunday outside a house on Lakepoint in Detroit. We're told a group of 10 people were drinking and partying outside the house when a gold truck rolled down the street and started firing.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:52:35 GMT
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business.
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business.
Let It Rip Weekend: Doggy Insurance, Pit Bull Bans & $15 Minimum Wage
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:33:58 GMT
This time we're talking about a new requirement in Royal Oak that has some dog owners taking out $1 million insurance policies on their pooches. Plus, Waterford Township is considering repealing their
Should owners of dangerous dogs have to take out $1 million insurance policies? Are pit bull bans a good idea? Plus, should the minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour?
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
