Dossier
St. Francis Street
Coverage of St. Francis Street in the Nexus archive.
- Livonia house explosion, suspected arson, ends with police shooting, killing homeowner
A suspected arson at a Livonia residence led to an explosion, fire, and a police shooting that killed the 61-year-old homeowner. Officers found gas lines cut, prompting an arson investigation, and encountered the armed homeowner in a neighboring backyard, resulting in a fatal shooting. Two investigations are ongoing: one for arson and another for the officer-involved shooting.
- Homeowner fatally shot in confrontation with Livonia police after call about house explosion
A 61-year-old Livonia man was fatally shot by police during a confrontation after responding to reports of a house explosion and fire. Officers found him armed in a neighbor’s backyard, and he was shot after allegedly raising his weapon toward an officer. Michigan State Police are investigating the incident.