Michigan prosecutors

A toddler retrieved a loaded gun at a Michigan daycare, and prosecutors say the child's parents will face criminal charges over the incident. Authorities have not detailed in the reports how the child got access to the weapon or whether anyone was hurt. The case is drawing attention to gun storage laws and safety requirements at childcare facilities.

A homeowner in Portage, Michigan faces a murder charge after stabbing a man during an attempted car break-in. Prosecutors have decided the use of force went beyond self-defence, turning what began as an intrusion into a homicide case. The charge is likely to fuel local debate over where self-defence rights end in home and property protection.

A buyer in Warren, Michigan has been charged with murder following a dispute at a flea market. Details of the confrontation and the victim's identity have not been widely reported yet. The case has drawn attention locally as prosecutors move forward with the charges.