Document: 12-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Playground Murder Wanted To Go To Jail
The delinquency petition filed in Kent County Circuit Court said the 12-year-old told investigators he's "bad and always does stupid things."
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The delinquency petition filed in Kent County Circuit Court said the 12-year-old told investigators he's "bad and always does stupid things."
"I gave him my phone and I heard him tell the 911 operator, 'I just stabbed someone. Come and get me. I want to die.' It was just a sad situation."
A nationwide manhunt is underway for three people accused of a crime spree that started near Grand Rapids and reached all the way to metro Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating a violent attack on the city's west side.
US-23 was shutdown near Eight Mile in Green Oak Township after a man who is thought to have of stabbed someone at a business in Ypsilanti shot himself on the northbound side of the freeway.
Police say the man prompted a high-speed chase after stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the chest.
Police say a group of teens robbed and stabbed a Pontiac man who only had six dollars on him.
A lawyer for the 50-year-old Michigan woman has said that she doesn't seem to understand what happened that morning.
Police say the woman had multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say the 19-year-old went to the house to get some of her belongings and an argument escalated.
The man apparently used a pocket knife to attack a driver he was following, asking a passenger if he "wanted some of this."
A 24-year-old man is facing several charges after carjacking and stabbing a man in what police describe as a drug deal gone wrong.
Police in southern Washtenaw County say a man was tailgated, followed and eventually stabbed by another man who attacked him in an apparent case of road rage.
Three men and one woman have been charged with murder in an attack at a Detroit home that left three people dead, including a father and his son.
A man arrested following the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy on a DDOT has been released from jail,
A man suspected of stabbing a 14-year-old during an argument on a Detroit city bus is now in police custody.
A 14-year-old Detroit boy is clinging to life after police say he was stabbed while trying to break up a fight on a city bus.
Two men found slain inside a burning Detroit home and a third man who later died at a hospital have been identified.
Three people were found dead with multiple stab wounds in a burning home on Detroit's west side.
A Flint man who tried to "teach his daughter a lesson" by brutally slashing her boyfriend with a knife is facing at least 25 years in prison.
A woman who authorities say stabbed the father of singer Mary J. Blige is expected to get a mental exam at the request of her lawyers.
A woman accused of stabbing the father of singer Mary J. Blige has been arraigned on a charge of attempted murder.
Michigan police say the father of multi-platinum-selling singer Mary J. Blige was stabbed and critically injured at the hands of his ex-girlfriend.
A 52-year-old Pontiac man is expected to be charged with murder in a New Year's night killing.
The two men exchanged multiple texts throughout the night before McCowan, armed with a knife, decided to confront Singler at his apartment.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
More sunshine for Sunday
A parking garage in Dearborn that partially caved in Friday night was still very dangerous almost a day after the incident, according to city officials. Julia Avant spoke with Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray about a motorist who was rescued around two hours after the collapse.