FOX 2's Maurielle Lue says Lauren Trotty (left), Curtis Clements (middle) and India Coleman (right) were all found dead inside a home on the city's west side Thursday.
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Friday, March 8 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-03-08 23:38:44 GMT
Two men are in custody after three people were murdered on Detroit's west side. Two mothers were killed, and a third adult was also gunned down. A five-year-old in the house told police who was allegedly responsible.
Two men are in custody after three people were murdered on Detroit's west side. Two mothers were killed, and a third adult was also gunned down. A five-year-old in the house told police who was allegedly responsible.
DETROIT, Mich. (WJBK) -
Detroit police say they've made one arrest in the slayings of three people at an abandoned home that a relative said was witnessed by young children.
Police spokeswoman Sgt. Eren Stephens says in an email Friday morning that additional information about the arrest wasn't being immediately released. A police source, however, tells FOX 2's a victim's ex-boyfriend is under arrest.
It's believed a five- and one-year-old stayed inside a house on Detroit's west side for at least ten hours with their dead mothers and another man also found dead inside.
Police sources said 26-year-old Lauren Trotty, her relative India Coleman and their 24-year-old friend Curtis Clements were all shot in the head and found by a family member late Thursday morning.
"This happened around ten, eleven o'clock when he heard the gunshots. My oldest brother called the police, and they never came," said neighbor Brigitte Marray.
Police said the 911 caller gave officers the wrong address, so when police responded they found no disturbance not knowing they were five blocks away from the gruesome scene.
Police aren't sure who lives in the house. Neighbors said the two female victims were squatters, even borrowing electricity from a neighbor so their kids could have lights. However, Trotty's friends and family were quick to fire back and said she was excited about her new purchase.
Friends and family cried openly in the streets disgusted at how something like this could happen. Neighbors said there was a fight at the house before the shooting.
"I heard they got into like an altercation or something, and he said that he was going to come back and kill them," said family member Hollis Parks.
Detectives close to the investigation told us the shooting could be a result of a domestic dispute. Trotty just warned her family about an ex-boyfriend.
"She called me two days ago. That's all I can say. She sounded like she was in some trouble, and I told her to come to my house for her and my little cousin's safety," said another family member.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
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As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:26:50 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:42:57 GMT
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:24:48 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings look to go up 2-1 in their second-round series tonight when they face the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings evened the series at 1-all with a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
FOX 2's Maurielle Lue says Lauren Trotty (left), Curtis Clements (middle) and India Coleman (right) were all found dead inside a home on the city's west side Thursday.
