Yesterday in a Ferndale-area neighborhood, it turned tense when a report of gunfire ended with a shattered church entry and a search for answers.
Troopers responding to the area of Cloverdale Avenue and Woodside Avenue found the front glass door of God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church blown out, with shards scattered across the doorway, authorities said. The incident happened around lunchtime, and investigators said no one was hurt. No suspects were identified at the scene, and officers are canvassing nearby streets while asking neighbors to review home surveillance or doorbell video for anything that might help the investigation.
The Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about possible gunfire at about 12:10 p.m., according to ClickOnDetroit. When troopers arrived, they discovered the glass front door at God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church, listed at 8712 Cloverdale Avenue, shattered and scattered, ClickOnDetroit reported.
What the authorities said
Police said no injuries were reported and no suspects were immediately identified at the scene, according to ClickOnDetroit. Authorities have directed tips to the Michigan State Police Metro North Post and to Crime Stoppers of Michigan, and say they will review nearby camera footage and follow up on any leads that come in. No additional details about a weapon or possible motive had been released as the investigation remained active.
About the church and the location
God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church lists 8712 Cloverdale Avenue as its address on its website, per God’s Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Area listings and property records place the building on the Ferndale/Royal Oak Township border, which helps explain the mixed municipal references in initial reports, according to LoopNet.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Metro North Post at 248‑584‑5740, per Michigan State Police. Anonymous tips can be submitted to 1‑800‑SPEAK‑UP, according to Crime Stoppers of Michigan. If you see a crime in progress, call 911.
What investigators are looking for
State police noted the call in a brief patrol-activity post on X (formerly Twitter), indicating the incident was handled by troopers from the Metro North Post area. Officials say they will pursue any credible leads that emerge and plan to release more information when it becomes available.
