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Top Detroit news: Store clerk killed in armed robbery; man critically injured in hit-and-run; more

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Published on September 23, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Detroit.

Warren protests with striking UAW members

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren participated in a "Solidarity Sunday" protest at the GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant. 

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

For once, Lions got the breaks to win

The Lions beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, 27-24, a huge win, even though the Lions did their darndest to keep the Eagles in this game.

Read the full story on Detroit Free Press.

77-year-old store clerk killed in armed robbery

According to authorities, Lewis Purtus was closing up a store near the intersection of Schoolcraft and Greenfield roads when he was ambushed. Police said thieves demanded his money, shot him in the chest twice and fled.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Man critically injured in hit-and-run on west side

The man was reported to be in critical condition after being struck Sunday night by a tan Chevrolet Silverado.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Suspects sought in gas station shooting

Police need help finding three suspects and one person of interest after a shooting Friday afternoon at a gas station in the 1200 block of East 7 Mile Road. 

Read the full story on Detroit Free Press.


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