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Sweet St. murder suspect pleads guilty

On the day he was supposed to go on trial for the murder of a Grand Rapids man, Ali Sharif Gray agreed to a plea deal.

Prelim for Runyon in brother's murder

An 18-year-old Grand Rapids man listened in court Friday as testimony tied him to his 20-year-old brother’s murder last December on Grand Rapids' southeast

GRPD: Murder suspect shot at other man

Court documents detail allegations that an 18-year-old fired shots at another man during a robbery attempt about a week before he allegedly shot and killed his

Man arraigned in brother's murder

A man has been arraigned in the death of his brother, a U.S. Army reservist, and is also being investigated as a "strong suspect" in the murder of his half

Victim's brother faces murder charge

Grand Rapids police say a U.S. Army reservist shot to death was killed by his brother.

Survey offers ways to decrease violence

The latest in a series of community meetings aimed at decreasing violence in Grand Rapids was held late Thursday afternoon at Gerald R. Ford Middle School.

MSP starts helicopter patrols above GR

Michigan State Police helicopters have been heard above Grand Rapids in recent days -- and it will be a common sound in the next few months.

Two men bound over for 2012 murder

Two men will go on trial for allegedly shooting four men, one fatally, in the basement of a Grand Rapids home in December 2012.

Father dies before murder solved

Willie Wells captured an audience and drew tears when he pleaded for help in solving the murder of his daughter Robyn Griggs-Johnson on live television.

Dialogue on violence and mental health

A Monday community dialogue focused on the topic of mental health in response to a recent spike in violence in the City of Grand Rapids.

Group helps murder victims' families

A Grand Rapids support group provides support for the families of murder victims.

Open discussion at anti-violence mtg

In a community wearied by nine homicides since Dec. 14, 2012 -- four of which remain unsolved -- Thursday's meeting at Gerald R. Ford Middle School focused on

2 held in basement shooting death

Two men were arrested for the December 29 shootings that left one man dead and three others injured in the basement of a Grand Rapids home.

Family issues highlighted in forum

It seemed that the conversation took a turn when after the "Beyond the Violence" town hall forum ended and the conversation continued off TV and only on

Photos: Beyond the Violence forum

24 Hour News 8's Beyond the Violence town hall forum brought together community members and leaders, pastors, and law enforcement to discuss crime in and

Beyond the Violence: your voices

Strong role models, more opportunities, positive outlook and the community working together were common themes during a WOOD TV8 town hall, "Beyond the

Beyond the Violence community resources

Dozens of community members joined 24 Hour News 8 for “Beyond the Violence.” Our special community conversation focused on the causes of violence and

Truancy linked to assaults and crime

Studies suggest that chronic school truancy and involvement in violence, crime and drugs. Faced with the statistics, one local school district decided to

Shot pastor wants less time for gunman

A pastor who was shot in the head a year ago says he does not want the man who shot him to serve the 20-year maximum sentence he was given.

Minister shot in head returns to scene

A year after being shot in the head, MarShon Peoples returned to the youth ministry building where he was nearly killed.

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Bouwman homicides and Javonte Higgins

David and Vivian Bouwman, 81 and 80, were shot to death in their Kentwood home …