Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 07 Jul 2024, 10:32 pm Print
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At least two people died and 19 others were injured in a mass shooting incident in the US city of Detroit on Sunday, police said.
The shooting unfolded early Sunday at a block party where someone opened fire shortly before 2:30 a.m. ET, CNN reported.
"Preliminary information is there are 19 victims with various injuries and 2 fatal victims," Michigan State Police posted on X.
Assist to Detroit Police:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) July 7, 2024
The Michigan State Police is assisting the Detroit Police Department on a shooting investigation through our partnership on the Homicide Task Force. Preliminary information is there are 19 victims with various injuries and 2 fatal victims. Currently,… pic.twitter.com/VGhwkT2jJ8
Police said no one has been taken into custody so far.
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“At this time, investigators and forensic personnel are analyzing all available evidence and will be continuing their work through the weekend,” Detroit police said in an emailed statement to CNN Sunday.
The statement continued: “DPD will be implementing a comprehensive new strategy regarding block parties and will provide full details tomorrow at a briefing with the chief and the mayor.”
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