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1 dead, 1 in custody after argument leads to shooting in Detroit, police say

3 weapons recovered at scene, officials say

DETROIT – One man was killed and another is in custody after an argument sparked a shooting in Detroit, police said.

The shooting happened around 8 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 25) in the 17800 block of Maine Street, according to authorities. That’s near the intersection of Nevada and Joseph Campau avenues.

Update: Prosecutor: Man charged with second-degree murder after shooting, killing man during argument

Two men who knew each other got into an argument at the location, officials said. One man pulled out a weapon, but the other man pulled out his gun and fired first, according to police. Officials also state that there were children inside at the time of the incident.

The first man died from his gunshot injuries, officials said.

Police took the suspected shooter into custody.

Three weapons were found at the scene, according to authorities.

The investigation continues.


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