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Top Detroit news: 5 shot, 1 killed at 'after party'; unusual election method in Detroit suburb; more

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Published on November 04, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Detroit.

Five shot, 1 fatally, at 'after party'; 16-year-old girl shot over weekend

Police are investigating a mass shooting early Saturday  that left one man dead and four other people hurt at what police call an "after party" on the 7000 block of East Kirby. On Sunday, a 16-year-old girl was shot in the stomach on the city's west side.

Read the full story on The Detroit News.

Unusual election method in Detroit suburb breaks new ground

Eastpointe will make Michigan history Tuesday when it uses "ranked-choice voting" for two seats on the council. Voters will be asked to rank four candidates. Determining the results is a bit tricky: The winners will be two people who get 33.3% plus one additional vote after officials tally and adjust the different rankings. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Detroit's reputation is rising, but recovery still has a long way to go

The 2019 Detroit Reinvestment Index shows that city residents, suburbanites and national business leaders all reported confidence in the city.

Read the full story on Detroit Free Press.

Lions' coaching, defense fail again in brutal loss to Raiders

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions after their 31-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Read the full story on Detroit Free Press.

Europeans lead the way among Red Wings prospects

Reports on the Red Wings prospects show Antti Tuomisto and Moritz Seider having terrific starts in Finland and Grand Rapids.

Read the full story on Detroit Free Press.


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