Handcuffed Man Escapes Detroit Police, Search Continues
Detroit police are searching for a man who was able to escape custody -- while handcuffed.
Detroit police are searching for a man who was able to escape custody -- while handcuffed.
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A mother is in custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of her 1-year-old son.
The incident, which occurred on Detroit's southwest side, began with a fistfight between two women when two men tried to intervene. From there it escalated with one man shooting the other in the back.
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The circumstances of his return have not been released, and neither have details of any suspects.
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Craig says the injured officer and his partner returned fire killing the suspected gunman.
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A minor is in custody and another suspect is wanted in the attempted armed robbery of an off-duty Detroit police officer.
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