Detroit Daily Brief: New community safety office, two deadly shootings, and major freeway ramp closures

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Detroit rolls out a new Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety

City Hall is launching a new office meant to coordinate violence-prevention work across departments and community partners, with an emphasis on putting residents and survivors closer to decision-making. The office is framed as a prevention-focused complement to traditional enforcement, and city leaders say it will serve as a hub for community-based safety efforts.

6-year-old girl dies after unsecured gun left in a vehicle with children, police say

Detroit police are investigating a devastating shooting on the city’s east side after a 6-year-old girl was shot in the head inside a parked vehicle. Police said multiple children were left alone in the car and a loaded gun was accessible. Investigators are working to determine exactly what happened and plan to submit findings to prosecutors.

Restaurant owner remembered after fatal weekend shooting

A well-known figure in Detroit’s food community, Michael ‘Mike B.’ Brown, died after being shot early Saturday, according to police. Authorities have said Brown was among three people shot outside a bar area on the west side. Community members have been sharing tributes, describing him as someone who routinely helped feed and support others.

Traffic watch: I-696 and I-75 ramp closures expected into early summer

Drivers in the Detroit area should plan extra time as construction-related ramp closures continue around the I-696/I-75 interchange. The latest round of changes is expected to last into early summer, pushing more commuters onto detours and local roads during peak hours.

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