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🌱 Patch AM: Boy, 8, Shoots Brother, 11, In Face; Father Charged: Prosecutors

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Good morning Detroit! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Detroit father charged after son allegedly shoots brother with unsecured gun
  • Detroit gamblers: Are your favorite betting sites actually legal?
  • What could new Wayne State board members change for Detroit students?

Also on today's calendar: Motor City Half Marathon Registration Opens! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A passing shower, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boy, 8, Shoots Brother, 11, In Face; Father Charged: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Detroit residents are learning more about a tragic shooting on Artesian Street, where an 8-year-old reportedly found an unsecured handgun and shot his 11-year-old brother in the face. Prosecutors say the boys' father left three children home alone, leading to felony safe-storage and firearm charges that could bring a decade in prison if he's convicted.
   

2. MGCB warns offshore sites offer no safety net for players trying to stop (sooleader.com) — Detroit's Michigan Gaming Control Board has ordered 33 offshore gambling sites to stop illegally targeting Michigan players, warning that self-excluded Detroiters aren't protected on unlicensed platforms. Residents get clear guidance on checking whether a site is legal, how to report suspicious operators, and where to find free tools to block or control gambling.
   

3. Wayne State board candidates' priorities for university (detroitnews.com) — Two seats on Wayne State University's Board of Governors are up for statewide election, and the candidates are emphasizing affordability, graduation rates, and the university's deep ties to Detroit. Several contenders live or work in the city, stressing stronger partnerships with Detroit high schools, local businesses, and lawmakers to boost student success and the economic impact of graduates who often stay in the region.
   

4. Mary Barra: General Motors CEO through the years (detroitnews.com) — General Motors CEO Mary Barra has spent much of her career making major announcements and appearances in Detroit, from ringing the NYSE bell remotely at Factory ZERO to speaking at the Detroit Economic Club and Hudson's Detroit. The photo-driven timeline highlights how often GM's top executive is in the city for auto shows, plant investments, and community events that shape the region's auto-driven economy.
   

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Ok Detroit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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