ECORSE, Mich. – Ecorse High School dismissed students early on Tuesday after a senior’s death, the superintendent said.
The student died Tuesday morning after “an incident that happened in the community” on Monday night, according to the school’s message.
Detroit police said the senior was at a stop light on West Outer Drive at Fort Street at about 11:30 p.m. when an unknown vehicle pulled up and started shooting.
The 18-year-old student and a 43-year-old man who was pumping gas nearby were shot. They were both rushed to the hospital, where the student died Tuesday morning.
High schoolers were released at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Grief counseling is available to students and staff members through the rest of the week.
Here’s the full release from the school:
Greeting Ecorse Families,
It is with regret that I have to share that one of our high school seniors died this morning as the result of an incident that happened in the community last night. As a result of this situation, the high school was released at 1 p.m. today, September 19, 2023.
Grief counseling is being offered to students and staff today and the remainder of the week. Pending family approval, we will share additional information, as appropriate.
Please keep the Ecorse Public Schools and community in your prayers.
Ecorse Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Josha Talison