A tailgate meant for celebrating the Detroit Lions football game took a tragic turn on Sunday afternoon, leaving one person dead and another critically injured after a shooting at Eastern Market.
As reported by the Detroit News, what began as an altercation escalated into gunfire, resulting in one fatality, one person in critical condition, and a suspect now in custody.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Shed 6 on Riopelle Street, shortly after the Lions’ first loss of the season at Ford Field. According to Detroit Police Chief James White, “A large fight broke out and dispersed, but shortly after, the two individuals involved resumed the confrontation. One of them, a man from Oak Park, pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking two people.”
Chief White emphasized the dangerous combination of tailgating, alcohol, and firearms, expressing frustration over the increasing frequency of weapons being used during disputes. “Tailgating, drinking, and guns don’t mix,” White said. “It’s senseless. If you’re going to fight, then fight. But now we have one person dead, another critically injured, and a suspect facing severe charges, likely murder.”
Photos and videos of the incident quickly circulated on social media, with many fans in the vicinity at the time of the shooting.
Chief White noted the broader issue of escalating aggression at social events, stating, “We’re seeing this at carnivals, parties, and now even at tailgates. You don’t need a gun at a tailgate. The big story today should’ve been that the Lions lost, not that lives were lost in a senseless act of violence
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