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🌱 Police still hunting suspect in Eastpointe Wendy’s shooting.

Eastpointe, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Eastpointe! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police still hunting suspect in Eastpointe Wendy’s shooting.
  • Are you breaking Eastpointe’s new 30‑minute heat rule for dogs?
  • How Eastpointe’s state rep wants to better protect foster caregivers.

Also on today's calendar: St Clair Shores Fireworks 2026.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police search for suspect who shot victim in stomach at Eastpointe Wendy's (clickondetroit.com) — A person was shot in the stomach Wednesday afternoon at the Wendy’s on 9 Mile Road in Eastpointe, and the suspected shooter is still at large. Eastpointe police and fire crews rushed the victim to the hospital, where they underwent surgery and are in temporary serious condition. Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to call the Eastpointe Police Department’s Detective Bureau.
   

2. Animal control: Dog owners must take extra care in hot weather (themorningsun.com) — Eastpointe dog owners now face a strict rule: leaving a dog outside for more than 30 minutes when it’s over 82 degrees is illegal, and complaints are already coming in. Macomb County Animal Control and Eastpointe officials warn that dogs in hot cars or yards can quickly suffer heat stroke or worse, urging residents to report animals in distress immediately.
   

3. House committee considers bill to establish penalties for threats or harassment of DHHS caregivers (newsfromthestates.com) — An Eastpointe lawmaker, Rep. Kimberly Edwards, is helping lead a bipartisan package to toughen penalties for threats and attacks against foster parents and other DHHS caregivers across Michigan. During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, supporters argued the bills would close gaps in protections, while one representative questioned whether higher penalties actually deter violence. The committee also advanced a separate prison diversion bill for drug-related offenses.
   

4. Mich. Judge Tosses Exonerated Man's Civil Rights Suit (law360.com) — A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit against Eastpointe Police Detective Matthew Hambright over a 2014 armed robbery case at an Eastpointe 7-Eleven. The ruling found no constitutional violations in the photo lineup or handling of possible alternative suspects, emphasizing DNA evidence and a clerk’s identification that supported the original conviction. The decision also granted the detective qualified immunity and rejected malicious prosecution claims.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eastpointe

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eastpointe

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.