Three-year-old Amyria was supposed to be released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon, but her mother called and told us she will be staying at Children's Hospital for another night. She's happy about that, but irate that her daughter's shooter is still on the loose.
"[I wish] it would've been me [rather] than my daughter [who] got shot, but what happened, happened, and just please help me catch this guy," Latina Edwards said.
She is at her boiling point and afraid for her family's safety after her daughter was shot after a heated altercation Tuesday evening on Detroit's east side. She said a man who lives nearby was taunting her child.
"I told him don't talk to my daughter [any] more because he was calling her and her friend hoes. My daughter is three years old. She [doesn't] know what a hoe is."
The child's father got involved in the fight. Latina and Amyria ran towards the family van. Latina said he was high on ecstasy and Xanax.
"As I'm trying to get away in the van, he said give me my [expletive]. They passed him the gun, and he shot the vehicle. He [knew there] wasn't [anybody] else in that van but me and my daughter."
Latina, who is also five months pregnant, said they now have no place to go because the suspect's family vandalized their home after the shooting.
"I just heard they're trying to burn my house down. They broke in my house, kicked both of my doors in. They busted out all my windows in my house. The sisters poured gasoline all over me and my daughter['s] clothes."
She said police promised her housing, but didn't come through.
"They're trying to put us in the home, the shelter with homeless people and drug users and everything, and that's not safe for my daughter to go."
She also said police told her the suspect was in custody, so she was safe to tell them what really happened.
"I felt better when they told me they have this man in custody, but it's a lie. He's still out there."
Latina said she staying with family for now.
We talked to Detroit police after the interview. Sergeant Erin Stephens told us they offered Latina a place to stay in a domestic violence women's shelter, which is standard. She was very sympathetic to what Latina is going through, but said with Detroit's budget the just don't have the money to put people up in hotels.
Stephens also explained that she spoke with all of the officers who are working the case. They told her they never said the suspect was in custody.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:12:58 GMT
There was a last ditch effort Wednesday to save Oakman Elementary and Orthopedic School, a Detroit public school that services a high number of disabled and special needs children.
There was a last ditch effort Wednesday to save Oakman Elementary and Orthopedic School, a Detroit public school that services a high number of disabled and special needs children.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:12:48 GMT
Makayla Lance is only 17 years old and facing death. Tuesday she was shot in the face allegedly by her 18-year-old boyfriend. When police responded to the scene, he was trying to save her life.
Makayla Lance is only 17 years old and facing death. Tuesday she was shot in the face allegedly by her 18-year-old boyfriend. When police responded to the scene, he was trying to save her life.
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:54:33 GMT
We've all had one of those days. You have a million things on your mind and are moving way too fast. In Southfield, one woman's absent minded moment put her in a tight spot.
We've all had one of those days. You have a million things on your mind and are moving way too fast. In Southfield, one woman's absent minded moment put her in a tight spot.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:38:51 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:54:14 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Three-year-old Amyria in the hospital.
