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YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Two women and one man have been arrested in connection to the death of a Ypsilanti Township man who was shot and killed while live on Facebook last month. According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened at about 11 a.m. on June 28 in the 1000 block of Nash Avenue. Authorities say 46-year-old Terrill Smith was live-streaming when the shooting “was overheard/witnessed by many.” READ MORE: Carlos Santana 'Doing Well' After Collapsing Onstage At Pine Knob Music Theatre Police found Smith lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and died from his injuries. Terrill Smith (courtesy: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office) “Prior to being removed, the video had been shared numerous times and countless people were exposed to the reality of gun violence here in our community,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. READ MORE: Interest In Unionizing Grows Among Michigan Starbucks … [Read more...] about 3 People Arrested In Shooting Death Of Ypsilanti Township Man On Facebook Live

(CBS DETROIT) — The Detroit Police Department is searching for a suspect who shot a 51-year-old man on June 26. Police say at about 1:25 a.m., the suspect was riding a bike in the area of Kendall and 14th streets when they fired shots, hitting the victim, before fleeing the scene. READ MORE: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns This Year: Here's What To Know Video of the suspect below: READ MORE: Michigan Reports 13,102 New COVID-19 Cases, 64 Deaths Over The Last Week Police say the victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for his injuries, Anyone with information is asked to contact DPD’s 10th Precinct at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up. MORE NEWS: Free COVID-19 Tests Available To 60K Michigan Households In At-Risk Communities © 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. … [Read more...] about Detroit Police Search For Suspect Who Shot 51-Year-Old Man

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A AAA worker died Tuesday night after he was hit by a Jeep in Prince George’s County while offering roadside assistance to a stranded driver. The deadly crash happened about 11:15 p.m. along westbound Route 50 near Collington Road in Bowie, Maryland State Police said Wednesday morning. READ MORE: Maryland Up To 9 Monkeypox Cases, Health Department Confirms Troopers said the AAA was parked behind a van straddling the left lane and left shoulder of Route 50 with its emergency lights on when the crash occurred. The worker, who wore a reflective vest and had placed traffic cones nearby, was refueling a van when a Jeep heading west on Route 50 swerved to avoid the AAA vehicle and struck him, troopers said. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Muggy With A Chance For Showers & Storms Paramedics pronounced the worker, 69-year-old Anthony Okozi of Upper Marlboro, dead at the scene., troopers said. No other injuries were reported. The Jeep’s driver remained at … [Read more...] about AAA Worker Killed While Helping Stranded Driver In Prince George’s County

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Nine families were displaced after crews demolished three homes Tuesday near a sinkhole in East Baltimore. The large sinkhole opened up at some point Monday on a sidewalk along the 700 block of North Avenue, prompting authorities to block off part of the roadway. READ MORE: Maryland Up To 9 Monkeypox Cases, Health Department Confirms Crews declared the area unsafe Tuesday, shutting down traffic on North Avenue between Greenmount Avenue and Homewood Avenue. By Tuesday evening, demolition efforts were underway on three nearby homes, forcing nine families to find somewhere else to stay. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Muggy With A Chance For Showers & Storms The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said there are detours in place, with westbound traffic being rerouted at Homewood Avenue and eastbound traffic being diverted at Greenmount. It’s recommended that drivers who use North Avenue take alternate routes, such as Preston, Biddle, and 25th … [Read more...] about 9 Families Displaced, 3 Homes Demolished After Sinkhole Opens Up In East Baltimore

DETROIT (AP) — Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a show at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston and was rushed to a hospital, later blaming the episode on forgetting to eat or drink water. Santana, 74, was “doing well” Wednesday after being taken from his show to the emergency department at McLaren Clarkston for observation Tuesday night, manager Michael Vrionis in a statement. READ MORE: 3 People Arrested In Shooting Death Of Ypsilanti Township Man On Facebook Live “Just taking it easy,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer posted to Facebook just after midnight. “Forgot to eat and drink water so I dehydrated and passed out. Blessings and miracles to you all.” It was not immediately known when Santana would resume his tour, although Wednesday’s show at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, has been postponed. He and his band have been touring with Earth, Wind & Fire. READ MORE: Interest In Unionizing Grows Among Michigan … [Read more...] about Carlos Santana ‘Doing Well’ After Collapsing Onstage At Pine Knob Music Theatre

YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Divas program is gearing up to bring aviation to Metro Detroit high school girls next month. The free program — a partnership with STEM Flights — aims to introduce students to a day in the life of a woman in aviation. READ MORE: Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns This Year: Here's What To Know According to a press release, the students will meet women in the industry, take a plane ride with a pilot and tour an air traffic control tower and an airplane hangar. “Our goal for Digital Divas is to expose young girls to every type of STEM career that exists,” Bia Hamed, EMU director of K-12 STEM outreach and Digital Divas program director, said in a statement. “STEM Flights is another avenue to help interest our girls in aviation and the benefits of joining an ever-growing robust industry by using hands-on, real-life experience.” The program is scheduled for noon on Aug. 18 at Willow Run Airport. READ … [Read more...] about Eastern Michigan University Launches Program Exposing High School Girls To Careers In Aviation