DETROIT – Police in Detroit have confirmed that the second victim of the shooting in Eastern Market over the weekend has died from their injuries.
Two people have now died, a man in his 40s and a man in his 20s. Further details regarding the victims have not been released.
The shooting took place at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Shed 6 in the Eastern Market neighborhood. Police said two men got into a confrontation and one of them pulled out a gun and fired shots.
A man from Oak Park was arrested. It’s unknown if he knew the victims or what caused the fight.
Detroit Police Chief James White called the shooting “ridiculous” and “absolutely horrible.”
A candlelight vigil is expected to take place outside Shed 6 at 7 p.m., Monday.
Officials with Eastern Market said they are working with law enforcement to enhance public safety measures.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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