DETROIT – A man has been convicted of 20 charges in connection with a deadly 2022 shooting that started with an argument over the way cars were parked for a birthday party.
The shooting took place July 31, 2022, near the intersection of Coyle Street and Plymouth Road on Detroit’s west side. It killed two people and injured six others.
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Winston Kirtley Jr. was arrested shortly after and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, six counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of discharge at a building, and 10 felony firearm violations.
Detroit police Chief James White said Kirtley got upset about the way people had parked their vehicles for a birthday party at the home directly across the street.
39-year-old Toyake Thirkeild and 38-year-old Andre Willis were killed in the shooting.
Exactly two years from the day of the shooting, July 31, 2024, a jury found Kirtley guilty on all counts. He is expected to be sentenced Sept. 4. He faces the possibility of life in prison.