Detroit/ Community & Society
Published on May 20, 2020
Top Detroit news: Suspect arrested in double fatal hit-and-run; father, son die of virus days apartPhoto: James/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Detroit? Read on for everything you need to know.

Father, son die from coronavirus 2 days apart

Nate Slappey, Sr. and his son died of complications from COVID-19. Nate, Jr. ,who owned a clothing line and was the girls’ basketball coach at Detroit Country Day, passed away days before his 50th birthday. 

Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Archdiocese resumes public Mass 

Michigan may still be largely closed, but the Archdiocese of Detroit is allowing public Mass to resume in the city. 

Read the full story on MSNBC.

Police arrest suspect in double fatal hit-and-run

Police said a man wanted in connection with a fatal crash that killed two men on Detroit's west side has been taken into custody.

Read the full story on Graham Media: ClickOnDetroit.

Officials say Ohio teen missing for 2 months might be in Detroit

A 17-year-old girl from Ohio who has been missing for two months might be in the Detroit area, officials said. Destiny Davis was last seen March 20 in the area of Youngstown, OH.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Family remembers 19-year-old shot, killed on east side

Family members said 19-year-old Jermaine Odell had a bright future and a heart of gold. He was shot as he sat in his car on Fenelon Street at 9 p.m. Monday.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.


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