Woman attacked outside Target • Weed edibles recalled • Oxford HS shooter wants life without parole dropped
TUESDAY NEWS HIT - Troy police are searching for a suspect who punched a woman in the face and pulled a gun on her in the parking lot of Target.
The victim told police she was getting into her vehicle around 9:10 p.m. Friday when the suspect forced open her door and attacked her. He then pulled a handgun out of his waistband, police said.
Investigators said the victim was able to get the attention of a good Samaritan who yelled at the suspect and ran towards the altercation — prompting the suspect to run away.
The victim detailed the attack in a widely shared Facebook post, writing, "On 7/7/23 a man fought his way into my parked car, attacked me, pointed a gun to my head, told me not to scream and to get in my backseat."
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Target shopper had gun pressed to her head, told to get in backseat of car in Troy parking lot
When it happened Friday night, investigators say the victim was able to get the attention of a good Samaritan who yelled at the suspect and ran towards the altercation — prompting the suspect to run away.
Edibles recalled over high THC content
Some marijuana edible consumers are asked to return their edibles because they have a high THC content.
"The Weed Bar" edibles contain 200 mg of THC per serving, more than what state regulators allow, and do not specify that they are a marijuana product.
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According to a release from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the products also are not in child-resistant packaging.
The CRA said anyone who purchased the edibles should return them to the sales location to be disposed of.
Oak Park apartment shooting under investigation
Oak Park police spent the morning investigating a shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
The shooting happened around 6 a.m. at The Loop on Greenfield near I-696.
Officers were in the parking lot placing evidence markers near numerous shell casings, and an SUV that had bullet holes in it.
Oxford shooter wants life without parole dropped
Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley has requested that the life without parole condition be dropped.
Crumbley pleaded guilty last year to all charges against him stemming from the 2021 school shooting and could spend the rest of his life in prison.
According to court records, Crumbley asked for a change in sentencing guidelines earlier this month. Because of his age he could receive a life-without-parole sentence, but only after a hearing to determine if this sentence is appropriate. This is known as a Miller Hearing.
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Ethan Crumbley requests life without parole be dismissed from sentencing
The accused Oxford shooter also asked if he could wear street clothes during his sentencing.
Former Detroit councilwoman JoAnn Watson remembered for activism, leadership
Detroit is mourning the loss of a former city leader and advocate Dr. JoAnn Watson. The former city councilwoman served for 10 years and was a champion for Black Detroiters.
"JoAnn and I grew up together, we went to school together, she is my sister, and we’ve been together since the 4th grade," said Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony.
Dr. JoAnn Watson
A giant of Detroit activism, Anthony took time to reflect on another giant in leadership giant. Watson died Monday at age 72.
One of her most tireless efforts was working on reparations for Black Detroiters. She was part of the city's first-ever task force meeting on reparations this past April.
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What else we're watching
- A University of Michigan student was killed in a crash on a motorized scooter over the weekend.
- Family of a missing elderly woman named Mary Agnes Sullivan is asking for help after she disappeared in late June.
- Former MSU sports doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed while in prison for sexually abusing athletes.
- A Dearborn Heights police officer rolled their vehicle after hitting a fire hydrant in Detroit as a chase was terminated.
- A man accused of threatening a judge and a lawyer online allegedly attacked the detective who caught him.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday
Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams.
Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significant sales events — from Black Friday to, of course, Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.
"This is a huge moment on the retail calendar," Josh Planos, vice president of communications and public relations at the Better Business Bureau, told The Associated Press. "And because of that, it represents an enormous opportunity for a scammer, con artist or even just an unethical business or organization to capitalize on the moment and separate folks from their hard-earned money."