Lansing Man Critically Injured in South Side Shooting
Police are investigating a late-night shooting on Lansing’s south side that left a 57-year-old man hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Authorities say the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 4700 block of Lowcroft Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, between Jolly and Cavanaugh roads in Lansing. Officers responding to the scene located the victim with serious injuries.
A person of interest has been taken into custody as the investigation continues. Police have not yet released additional details about what led to the shooting.
Lansing Activates Code Blue Cold Weather Plan
Meanwhile, the City of Lansing has activated its Code Blue cold weather emergency plan.
The plan will remain in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday as overnight temperatures are expected to fall into the 20s and 30s. During Code Blue conditions, several facilities across the city operate as warming shelters to provide residents a safe place to stay during extreme cold.
Woman Pleads Guilty in Meridian Mall Shooting
A woman charged in connection with a shooting outside the Meridian Mall last May has pleaded guilty to weapons charges.
Police say Alexia Jiminez exchanged gunfire with a man outside the Dick's Sporting Goods store at the mall.
Under a sentencing agreement, an assault charge against Jiminez will be dismissed and she will not serve additional upfront jail time.
Grand Ledge Seeking Proposals for Former Gas Station Site
In Grand Ledge, officials are seeking proposals to redevelop the site of a former gas station.
The Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority is accepting proposals for the nearly half-acre commercial property at the corner of Saginaw Highway and Jenne Street, formerly home to Bob’s Marathon station. Officials hope redevelopment will bring new commercial activity to the area.
Suspect Identified in Metro Detroit Synagogue Incident
Federal authorities have identified the man who drove a vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield as 41-year-old Lebanese native Ayman Ghazali.
Investigators say the suspect drove into the building Thursday before later being found dead. No students or staff inside the synagogue were injured.
Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation described the incident as a targeted act of violence.
Mike Bouchard, the sheriff of Oakland County, said one security officer was hospitalized after being knocked down when the vehicle breached the building. About 30 law enforcement officers were also treated for smoke inhalation following the incident.
Michigan Leaders Condemn Attack
State leaders quickly condemned the attack and expressed support for the Jewish community.
Gretchen Whitmer called the situation “heartbreaking,” writing that the Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace.
Dana Nessel said her office is closely monitoring the investigation, while U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin said acts of terror and antisemitism must be condemned and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Republicans Consider Lawsuit Over 2020 Election Case
Separately, 15 Michigan Republicans are planning to sue Attorney General Dana Nessel for what they claim was wrongful prosecution.
The potential lawsuit follows a ruling by an Ingham County judge dismissing eight felony charges against individuals who signed a certificate falsely claiming that Donald Trump won Michigan in the 2020 presidential election.
Nessel announced earlier this week that she would not appeal the decision.
