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Grand Blanc Township community gathers for prayer services after church shooting

The Grand Blanc Township community came together for prayer services after a mass shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints left four people dead and others injured.

Faith Lutheran Church opened its doors to dozens of community members for a prayer service, providing a space for healing and support in the wake of the tragedy. The shooting sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community, with several congregations organizing prayer services in response.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report below: Grand Blanc Township community gathers for prayer services after church shooting

"My first instinct was why is this happening in our world," said Marcia Thomas, a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

Faith Lutheran Church was less than a mile away from the shooting and was about to begin their own service when they learned what was happening. The tragedy hit particularly close to home when they discovered personal connections to the victims.

"Several of the victims had been a part of our preschool family. So there was a close connection there that we were made aware of that really intensified the emotions of many of the people here," said Jeffrey Heimsoth, senior pastor at Faith Lutheran Church.

The church welcomed dozens of people for their prayer service, creating an open environment for anyone seeking comfort and community support.

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"We have no idea of the range of emotions that people are going through, and how do they combat this? And so we felt it was important for us to simply open our doors for anybody that wanted to come," Heimsoth said.

During the service, community members shared their emotions with one another and had the opportunity to meet with comfort dogs. Heimsoth emphasized the importance of maintaining hope during difficult times.

"It's a tragic event, but we pray that somehow God will use that for good, but that requires us to act in a compassionate manner, it requires us to reach out to our neighbors, it requires us to conquer our own fears," Heimsoth said.

For many church members, processing what occurred has been challenging.

"Just the horrifying thought that people were put in danger and traumatized, children traumatized," said Sue Hooper, a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

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Despite the tragedy, community members are finding strength through their faith and support for one another.

"In my mind, our hope is in the Lord and he can create peace out of horrendous situations, and I pray that people will find some comfort and hope and peace in this," Hooper said.

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10-digit dialing to be required as Detroit's 313 area code gets company from 679

Detroit's iconic 313 area code will soon share the spotlight with a new three-digit identifier as available phone numbers dwindle after nearly eight decades of use.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: 10-digit dialing to be required as Detroit's 313 area code gets company from 679

Starting October 7, customers within the 313 area code will be required to dial 10 digits for all local calls. The change comes as preparation for the introduction of a new 679 area code.

The 313 area code has become deeply embedded in Detroit's identity.

"It's like our culture, almost. It's like it's symbolic to Detroit, you think about Detroit, you think about the area code 313," Eric Wright said.

Ambre Burnett, from Detroit, echoed that sentiment, describing the area code as central to the city's character.

"It's who we are. It's our pride, it's our heritage, it's Detroit. It's authentic," Burnett said.

Now that 313 numbers are running low, there's a need for an additional area code.

"Essentially, with all the technology that's in place now, there's a much greater demand on telephone numbers, and there's just only so many numbers that are available," said Ryan McAnany,Β Director of the Telecommunications Division, Michigan Public Service Commission.

As a result, new phone customers in Detroit and some surrounding areas may be given a new 679 area code beginning November 7, but according to current projections, the impact isn't expected to be felt for a few years.

"There's still enough 313 numbers until about the first quarter of 2028," McAnany said.

The transition to 10-digit dialing begins in two weeks, and officials encourage residents to start practicing now to avoid disruption.

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"If they wait until October 7 and they forget and they try to make a local call, it won't go through. They'll receive a recorded message saying the call can't be completed," McAnany said.

McAnany also emphasized the importance of updating any technology or devices connected to phone systems to include all 10 digits, particularly for emergency situations.

"So that in the case of one of those situations, a call needs to be made, it can go through, especially when you're talking about medical devices, fire alarms, security systems, and those things," McAnany said.

For longtime Detroit residents, accepting a new area code alongside the beloved 313 will require adjustment.

"I can't even associate it right now because it's been 313, it's always going to be 313. So 679, I have no thoughts for it right now," Burnett said.

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Current 313 phone number holders will keep their existing area codes unchanged.

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What to know about buying or selling your home in the metro Detroit housing market this fall

Existing home sales in the U.S. are trending towards their worst year since 1995, according to research from the real estate brokerage company Redfin. But as we head into the fall, there are some signs that the housing market may improve.

Watch Demetrios' story in the video player below What to know about buying or selling your home in the metro Detroit housing market this fall

After welcoming their third son, Brian Eisbrenner and his family began looking for a new home in the Grosse Pointe Woods area.

"We were busting at the seams at the house with stuff, and they're getting bigger, so that was a big motivating factor," Eisbrenner said.

But closing the deal proved to be pretty difficult.

"We had been looking for a year, year and a half, stuff would come on in our price point, but it went very quickly.

Eisbrenner finally found his home through an off-market deal, ending a difficult buying process. On the other hand, he said selling his previous home this August was much easier, despite some concerns.

"When we put our house on the market, like six others came on the market, but we had priced it competitively so that we got multiple offers, so by that first weekend, we already had an accepted offer.

As fall begins, Christina Gennari, a realtor with Keller Williams Reality, said the housing market is looking more balanced than it did last year.

"Our numbers are actually up 3.5 percent from 2024," Christina said. "So we've seen more homes selling this year than they did last year in Michigan.

So, what's driving that year-to-year increase? Gennari said people are seeing interest rates they're more accustomed to, and the most recent rate cut by the Fed will only help.

"Lower interest rates are always going to inspire people to buy homes, but also to sell a house that they might already have a low interest rate on," Gennari said.

If you're planning to buy a new home this fall, winter, or even during the spring market, you're encouraged to begin thinking now about what's most important to you.

" So that would be the location, the size of the house, and also the price point," Gennari said. "That way, once your dream home becomes available, you'll be really comfortable making an offer in case it's a competitive situation. Some homes still have multiple offers, and if that's the house you're in love with, you need to know you're paying the right price for it.

And as for sellers, pricing your home at the right amount is key.

"Sometimes that means going just a little bit lower than what you might've seen your neighbor list or sell their house for homes that are not priced right, (and) are sitting on the market much longer than they were last year.

I also asked Eisenbrenner for his advice to other home buyers and sellers; he said patience will be critical.

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Detroit Historical Museum showcasing Lions history for free this weekend

Excitement is building as the Detroit Lions prepare for their first home game of the season, welcoming the Chicago Bears to Ford Field this Sunday. At the Detroit Historical Museum, an exhibit is giving fans a free opportunity to dive into the team's 91-year history.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: 'Gridiron Heroes' exhibit now open at Detroit Historical Museum

The Gridiron Heroes exhibit inside the Detroit Historical Museum showcases the Lions' journey from the earliest stages until now.

"Going all the way back to when they came to Detroit in 1934, all the way up to the present day with their most recent season in 2024," said Andrew De Windt, an exhibits associate at the Detroit Historical Museum.

Inside the exhibit, visitors can find everything Lions-related, from Hall of Fame jackets to player jerseys. The collection includes game-worn uniforms and memorabilia from legendary players.

"We have a game-worn uniform from Amon-Ra St. Brown right here, we've got Barry Sanders over here," De Windt said.

The exhibit also features 1930s helmets, tickets, and historic trophies, including a particularly significant piece from the team's championship era.

"This was the trophy awarded to the champion in the NFL back in the 1930s. The Detroit Lions won that in 1935. At that time, it was similar to the Stanley Cup, where it was a traveling trophy, and then a replica would be given to the team. This is that replica," De Windt said.

The Detroit Historical Museum made the exhibit possible through items in their own collection and valuable partnerships with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Detroit Lions organization, their own archives, as well as community contributions.

This weekend marks the final opportunity to visit the exhibit. To celebrate, the Detroit Historical Museum is offering free admission through Sunday while hosting giveaways.

"We have a wide variety of things that most people can't typically see," De Windt said.

Lions fan Brian Piggott, who visited the Gridiron Heroes exhibit, says it provides a nostalgic experience.

"Looking back at the old trading cards that we all had as kids, the old schedules, and the caricatures of the Lions and stuff, and just remembering some of the old players, just a lot of good memories," Piggott said.

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Downriver social media group bringing community together while supporting local businesses

A Facebook group called "Downriver and Friends" has become a powerful force for community support in Michigan's Downriver area, helping save local businesses and bringing neighbors together in times of need.

Watch Demetrios' story in the video player below Downriver social media group bringing community together, supporting businesses

The group, which started in 2013 with just nine people, now boasts more than 177,000 members ranging from residents to business owners across the Downriver community.

"In 2013, in Downriver, there were a lot of vacant buildings, mom and pop shops were going away and we really wanted to keep that Downriver feel," said Jennifer Guest, one of the group's founders and administrators.

A butcher shop's second chance

Jim's Butcher Shop on Telegraph near West Huron River Drive has been serving fresh meats to the Flat Rock and Downriver areas since 1974. But in 2018, the family business faced closure due to economic challenges.

"It was right after Meijer had opened, and we just experienced a lot of decline in business. My dad and all of us did everything we could to keep the doors open but it was just not going to happen," said Stacy Latimer, manager at Jim's Butcher Shop.

The shop's fate changed when a regular customer wrote a letter about saving the business. After the letter made its way to social media, including the Downriver and Friends group, community support poured in.

"You know how social media goes, this person shares it and this person shares it and this person shares it. And people just kept coming in," Latimer said. "It was everything. It's the reason we're here right now."

Community support beyond business

The impact of Downriver and Friends extends far beyond helping businesses stay afloat. Guest has witnessed the group's members rally around neighbors facing personal crises.

"We've seen where there's someone's house has burned down, and we have members the next day, and they have a whole new house furnished and they don't even have a house yet," Guest said.

The growth of Downriver and Friends has surprised even its founders. What started as a small effort to preserve the community's character has evolved into a platform where neighbors support each other through everyday challenges.

"It's not easy to keep a small business running and especially for over 50 years," Latimer noted, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing local businesses.

Guest sees the group as embodying an ideal vision of community support.

"It's kind of what we envision for the world. We want everyone to support each other and know you have your neighborhood behind you," Guest said. "Just to know that I had this much to do with it, it just fills me with joy."

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Detroit Jazz Festival returns for 46th year with world-class performers and free admission

An annual celebration of jazz has returned to the Motor City.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Detroit Jazz Festival returns for with world-class performers and free admission

The Detroit Jazz Festival gets underway Friday night for the 46th time, showcasing the city's jazz history and dozens of musicians from around the world. The four-day event marks another opportunity to highlight Detroit's deep connection with the genre.

"Jazz has greatly influenced the culture of this city, but Detroit, many of the artists, many of the cultures of Detroit have significantly influenced the actual language of jazz," said Chris Collins, President and Artistic Director of the Detroit Jazz Festival.

From Hart Plaza to Midtown, there will be four days of music across four stages featuring some of the most well-known names in jazz.

"Kenny Barron, we have the great Chucho Valdes and Paquito D'Rivera, Maria Schneider Orchestra, our artist-in-residence, the great Jason Moran," Collins said.

Daniel Winshall, who is performing at the Detroit Jazz Festival, says this is his third time being part of the event. He says the fact that it's free makes the atmosphere feel special.

"You get a soulful audience and people who really want to be there, and it's great. Everyone's having a good time, everybody's vibing, I love it," Winshall said.

7 News Detroit also caught up with a group performing from Tottori, Japan.

"Our compositions are based on Tottori and really melodious and bopish," Takumi Inoue said.

Inoue said it's an honor to share a piece of his hometown with other places around the world.

"We are bringing Tottori jazz to Detroit jazz," Inoue said.

In addition to musicians, vendors say they're looking forward to being part of the Detroit Jazz Festival. Some of them are big fans of the music themselves.

"My first album was Herbie Hancock. My brother-in-law gave it to me in 1970, and ever since, I've been a jazz fan, 105.9 WJZZ, Rosetta Hines, and the whole crew back then. This is just my kind of music," said Tony Shaw, co-owner of Big Dog Hot Dog Street Grill.

About one-third of jazz festival attendees are from outside of the region, providing an opportunity to show what Detroit is about.

"They really get an experience, and they get to taste Detroit culture and hospitality, and it really sets a lot of people straight," Collins said.

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Detroit solar program saves resident's life with carbon monoxide detector

A Detroit resident shared a heartfelt thank you on Thursday for a life-saving home upgrade.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Woman says City of Detroit helped save her family

It happened through Detroit's Solar Neighborhoods Program, which is turning previously blighted land into solar energy farms while providing home improvements to nearby residents.

Dorothy Gladney has lived in Detroit's Van Dyke-Lynch neighborhood for more than 40 years and chose to stay in the area she loves.

"I like it over here. So I decided to stay. I didn't want to move," Gladney said.

Near her home, the city of Detroit is building one of three solar farms that will help power 127 city buildings. As part of the initiative, residents like Gladney receive improvements to their homes.

"I got a hot water tank, I got insulation in my attic, I got electricity in my basement. My lights were out, but they fixed that," Gladney said.

But the most important improvement was a carbon monoxide detector installed on her wall.

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About a week after the city installed the device, it went off while she was cooking. After firefighters responded, Gladney learned the issue was caused by her stove. Without the detector, she, her husband, and two great-grandchildren could have died.

"I can look at the fireman's face and I knew we wouldn't have been here," Gladney said.

On Thursday, Gladney invited Mayor Mike Duggan to her home to show him around and thank the city for the program that saved her life.

"God was watching out for you," Duggan told her.

"All the time, all the time," Gladney responded.

City leaders say the solar initiative is designed to highlight the needs of households like Gladney's.

"They did a thorough walk-through to assess what her needs were, and they noticed that's something she could add, and she agreed, and that's what led to saving her life," said Kayana Sessoms, District 3 Department of Neighborhoods manager.

Gladney is grateful she's around to tell her story.

"It's a blessing and it's still a blessing," Gladney said.

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46th annual Michigan Renaissance festival returns to Holly this weekend through September

Get ready for a blast from the past: the Michigan Renaissance Festival has returned. The annual summertime tradition brings thousands of visitors to Holly.

Watch Demetrios' video report below 46th annual Michigan renassance festival returns to Holly

This is the 46th time the Michigan Renaissance Festival has been held, with more than 30 years spent here in Holly, giving festival goers a chance to step back into the 16th century for an experience organizers say is unlike any other.

"There is nothing in the world like magic created during the Michigan Renaissance Festival," said Winzlow King.

The fictional village of Holly Grove is back, as the Michigan Renaissance Festival pushes forward.

"Every adult has an inner child in them that they do not get to let out as much as they'd like to, but if you come here, you get to play pretend in the woods with all of your closest friends," Winzlow said.

Every weekend through September, organizers say the festival will offer fun for the whole family, whether it's trying food options like turkey legs, getting on rides or watching jousting.

"Because who doesn't like seeing people hit each other with sticks and fall down?" Winzlow pointed out.

There's also live performances. Winzlow has been involved with the festival for eight years; she currently plays the character 'Rigida Mortis'.

"I am the village undertaker, so I care for all of our friends who aren't here anymore," Winzlow told me.

We also caught up with the character Fiasco Shattersby, played by Dove King, who says he love witnessing the impact the festival leaves behind.

"It's wonderful how you can see how people have changed their lives by attending the festival and becoming a part of it," Dove said.

There's also more than 80 shops you can visit during the event. Mick Conover from Texas has sold handcrafted Garlands for 32 years at the festival.

"People love real stuff," Mick said. "They still want the real thing, they still want it (for it) feels like all those years ago."

And she says it's special to keep coming back year after year.

"It's hard to explain, it's a magic place," Mick said.

You can learn more about the festival and buy tickets at this link.

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'Caught my eye': Allen Park gets colorful with new Paint the Park mural project

Downtown Allen Park is getting a colorful makeover over the next few weeks as part of "Paint the Park," a new multiyear initiative bringing vibrant murals to local businesses.

The project is creating excitement among residents like Emma Enriquez, who noticed the artwork immediately.

Watch the video report below: Allen Park gets colorful with new Paint the Park mural project

"It definitely caught my eye and I was like wow, that's really good," Enriquez said.

The initiative came about when the Allen Park Downtown Development Authority reached out to The Mural People, a metro Detroit-based organization that works with downtown development authorities on large-scale art installations.

"So, the Allen Park DDA approached me and said we want some murals, so we were happy to oblige," Michelle Tanguay said.

Tanguay is the founder of The Mural People. Artists from as far as Belgium are creating eight new murals on business walls ahead of the city's Made in Michigan Festival beginning Sept. 12.

"Each mural, we really try to touch on a little bit of Allen Park history the past, present or future of what we hope to see," Tanguay said.

One example is new artwork outside Alexander's Cleaners on Allen Road, highlighting the city's status as home of the Detroit Lions. The mural features former Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger, who now teaches drafting and architecture at Allen Park High School.

"They've been a great member of our community and a great asset, and I wanted to show thanks to them for being here and I thought this was a good way of doing that," Alex Alexander, the owner of Alexander's Cleaners, said.

Schlesinger said "most people don't know this but during the offseasons, I used to go back and substitute teach. I actually taught two years at the University Nebraska."

Hear more from Cory Schlesinger in the video player below: Web extra: Former Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger talks about mural of him in Allen Park

Schlesinger says it's an honor to see his image as part of the initiative.

"Allen Park is a great blue collar, great community here," Schlesinger said.

Ben Hughes, director of the Allen Park Downtown Development Authority, hopes the artwork not only adds beauty but also brings extra attention to the city's businesses.

"Certainly, we would hope they would come in and talk to the business owner and maybe come away saying I want to go to that business and support them, and that's part of an economic development tool," Hughes said.

Artist Kevin Burdick says seeing the community's positive reactions has already made the project worthwhile.

"Them giving their approval is that final seal that makes me happy when I go home at night, knowing I'm making a little difference in their commute every day," Burdick said.

Additional murals will be added to businesses in the years to come.

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Detroit coffee shop becomes break-in target for the second time in a year

A Detroit coffee shop owner is expressing frustration after his business was broken into Friday morning. It marks the second time the business has been the target of a break-in within the last year.

Morningside Cafe on East Warren Avenue was broken into around 6:30 a.m.

Watch the video report below: Detroit coffee shop becomes break-in target for the second time in a year

Surveillance video shows a person breaking into the cafe, stealing the business' cash register and kicking in a storage closet, among other damage.

"I was shocked. We had a recent incident not too long ago where a couple guys tried to break in, but for someone to actually be inside and actually cause some damage to our establishment, I was beyond mad. Here we go once again, unfortunately," said Jeffrey Lewis II, the owner of Morningside Cafe.

Lewis expects the incident will cost him more than $15,000.

"All the cables attached to it, the entire system is completely damaged," Lewis said, referring to the point-of-sale system.

Due to not being able to take payments, Morningside Cafe is closed indefinitely. The coffee shop has worked to become a community hub since opening in 2023.

"We've been a community hub for the entire community of Morningside and the surrounding neighborhoods. We see a lot of different people every single day. People look forward to coming here," Lewis said.

However, the repeated targeting of his business has left Lewis with a lot of questions.

"When you try to do a business in your neighborhood and you have situations like this occur, it really makes you second guess if it's all really worth it or not," he said.

Lewis said he doesn't understand why these incidents keep occurring.

"It's mind boggling to me," he said.

But he wants the latest thief to know that the crime affects more than just his business; it also impacts the community.

"Because they don't have a place to congregate, they don't have place to do business, they don't have a place to sit down and have a quality cup of coffee and have those conversations," Lewis said.

The Detroit Police Department is investigating the break-in. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Community gives feedback on new Detroit City FC stadium during benefits meeting

Detroit City Football Club held the first of nearly 10 community benefits meetings Thursday regarding the team's planned development near Michigan Avenue and 20th Street in Corktown.

The meetings are designed for residents and developers to discuss impacts and challenges as DCFC prepares to bring plenty of excitement to the Motor City with their new proposed stadium AlumniFi Field.

Watch the video report below: Community gives feedback on new Detroit City FC stadium during benefits meeting

"They know the sports here. They know what the Lions and the Tigers and the Pistons and the Red Wings do, but we have soccer now? Come on," Sabrina Nelson said, an artist and DCFC fan who attended Thursday's meeting.

The team is planning to move from Hamtramck to Corktown in 2027. In addition to a 15,000-seat stadium, the project will feature affordable housing units, retail space and a parking structure.

"It's very a humbling moment in so many ways from where we started as a group guys in the city with a few thousands bucks being an amateur team at Cass Tech, to getting to the point where we're talking about $150 million stadium," said Sean Mann, the owner and CEO of Detroit City Football Club.

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The community benefits meeting was meant to foster conversation between nearby residents and the developers making it happen.

"The community that comes, they elect representatives to be part of a neighborhood advisory committee and those representatives work with the development team to identify impacts of the development, opportunities of the development," said Alexa Bush, the city of Detroit planning director.

From there, a community benefits package is agreed upon.

"Some of those might be design related. They might be related to circulation, mobility, how do you get around? Where are curb cuts? Where do the cars go?" Bush said.

During the meeting, some in attendance shared what they'd like to see from the project, including accessibility.

"Are there plans to let our local non-professionals use this? AKA our kids, older adults," Joe Aasim, a southwest Detroit resident, said.

Meanwhile, some others voiced concerns with things like noise that could come from the stadium.

"If you've been downtown, stadiums are going that's the kind of thing that happens, but we really didn't want this impact in our neighborhood. So DCFC needs to address that," Bill Cheek, a North Corktown resident, said.

Mann says these meetings will help them know exactly what the community wants.

"There's constantly things brought to our attention that didn't cross our minds or architect's minds, so this is a process to address those things," Mann said.

The community benefits meetings will continue into October. The next one is scheduled for next Thursday at 6 p.m. at Mexicantown CDC Mercado.

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Taylor man in custody after allegedly shooting his siblings, killing brother

One person is dead and another is critically injured after a Taylor man allegedly shot his brother and sister during a family dispute Monday afternoon.

Taylor police responded to a home on Cass Avenue near Pardee and Wick roads around 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man fighting with his girlfriend.

Watch the video report below: Taylor man in custody after allegedly shooting his siblings, killing brother

When relatives who live in the same neighborhood arrived to help calm the situation, the confrontation escalated dramatically in the front yard of the home.

"The gentleman chose to introduce a weapon and shot his brother, tragically resulting in him losing his life. And also shot his sister, who is in critical condition with two gun shot wounds," Taylor Police Lt. Frank Canning said.

Police confirmed that the suspect and both victims are in their 60s.

According to family members, the suspect has a history of mental health challenges and substance use disorder, police said.

A neighbor, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, told reporters she had witnessed concerning behavior at the home before the shooting.

"The fighting, the yelling, the drinking that's kind of been something that we've all seen out here, but never in a day did I think that would go where it did," she said.

The neighbor became emotional while describing the chaos following the shooting, noting that a child related to those involved was brought into her home for safety.

"I'm glad he's safe, I'm glad this dad is safe, everybody else that was involved is safe it's terrifying. It's a scary world that we live in," she said.

The suspect is now in police custody. Canning emphasized that the tragedy could have been prevented.

"People were there to intervene, law enforcement was there to intervene, there was certainly a lot of other resources available to have a peaceful resolution than the outcome that we had today," Canning said.

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