Crime
Armed Homicide Suspect Shot and Apprehended Following High-Speed Pursuit in Detroit
Detroit, Michigan — Law enforcement officers were involved in a high-risk pursuit Thursday in Wayne County after identifying an armed homicide suspect near the 12600 block of Livernois Avenue.
During the pursuit, gunfire was exchanged, escalating the situation as the suspect attempted to flee from responding units.
At one point during the incident, the suspect forcibly carjacked a blue Chevrolet Tahoe to continue evading authorities.
The pursuit continued into the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cass Avenue, where multiple motor vehicle collisions occurred as a result of the chase.
Michigan State Police reported that a trooper was deployed during the operation, and the suspect was ultimately stopped and taken down at the scene.
Emergency responders and additional law enforcement personnel arrived shortly after to secure the area and assess injuries and property damage.
The full details regarding the suspect’s condition, number of vehicles involved, and potential civilian injuries have not yet been released.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Crime
Anna Kepner Stepbrother Timothy Hudson Charged With Murder Months After Her Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Brevard County, Fla. — New court filings reveal that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide in connection with her death, months after she was found deceased aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation.
Anna, a resident of Titusville, was discovered dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, while traveling with family aboard the Carnival Horizon.
According to court documents, her body was found under a bed in the cabin.
Filings state that she died from asphyxiation resulting from what was described as a “bar hold.”
Because Anna’s death occurred while the ship was in open water returning to Miami following a weeklong Caribbean cruise, the case is being prosecuted in federal court.
On February 20, Thomas Hudson filed an emergency petition in Brevard County seeking sole custody of his 9-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson.
The child currently resides primarily with Shauntel and her husband, Chris Kepner—Anna’s father.
The petition asserts that there has been a “significant and unanticipated change in circumstances” warranting an immediate modification of parental responsibility and time-sharing arrangements. The filing references information circulating on social media from the Kepner family indicating that Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother was charged with homicide on February 3 by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
The document further alleges that newly obtained information may call into question the judgment and parenting decisions within the household.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 16-year-old appeared in federal court in Miami on February 6.
According to the source, U.S. Marshals escorted the teen to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he and a public defender appeared before a magistrate judge in a closed hearing.
Following the proceeding, Shauntel Hudson and Chris Kepner released a statement expressing frustration over the court’s decision to grant the teen release.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely. This reality adds to our grief and outrage,” the statement read in part. “It is devastating to know that while we live every day with the loss of our child, the individual responsible has not yet been fully held accountable.”
The homicide charge marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the location of the alleged crime and the family relationships involved.
Federal authorities continue to handle the prosecution, and additional court proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active.