Detroit PD prepares for alleged teen takeover at Tree Lighting ceremony

Detroit police say security will be increased at the city’s annual Tree Lighting as a flyer circulating online calls for a teen takeover at the downtown celebration.

The free event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Campus Martius Park, where Detroit’s Christmas tree is already in place.

Community organizer Maurice Hardwick, also known as Pastor Mo, is urging young people to keep the celebration peaceful and leave the violence at home…

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