Crime
Video shows moments shots fired at Eastern Market in Detroit
In an attempt to defuse the situation, Rayshawn approached the individuals involved. As seen in the image, he approached them and uttered the words, ‘Aye, aye, aye.’ Tragically, a gunshot was fired, striking two people, one of whom was Rayshawn himself.
A second victim has succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting incident that occurred at Eastern Market in Detroit on Sunday.
The shooting, which took place during a post-Detroit Lions game tailgate party, resulted in the deaths of two men.
One victim, in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, in his 20s, died later that night.
The victims have been identified as Jalen Welch and Rayshawn Bryant.
Detroit Police Chief James White reported that the altercation leading to the shooting began around 4:30 PM, as thousands of people were gathered in the area following the Lions game at Ford Field.
A suspect, a man in his 30s from Oak Park, was apprehended by officers who heard the gunshots and were nearby on traffic duty.
Crime
Ohio Shooting Leaves Suspect and 4-Year-Old Girl Dead, Officer Injured
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH – A tragic shooting incident in Calcutta on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the deaths of a suspect and a 4-year-old girl, while a police officer remains hospitalized after undergoing surgery.
According to St. Clair Township Police Chief Brian McKenzie, officers responded around 2 p.m. to reports of a suicidal male walking down the street with a firearm.
Upon locating the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, officers attempted to make contact.
“Almost immediately, the man pulled a weapon and opened fire on my officers,” McKenzie stated. “Officers returned fire, striking the suspect.”
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
She was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries later in the evening, authorities confirmed.
Como was also fatally wounded during the shootout and pronounced dead at the scene.
One St. Clair Township police officer Dakota Wetzel sustained gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Chief McKenzie reported that the officer is currently in stable condition and is receiving medical care.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our injured officer and the family of the young girl whose life was tragically lost,” McKenzie said. “Right now, we are working diligently to gather all the facts and keep the community informed.”
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has assumed responsibility for the case and is conducting a thorough review of the incident. Counselors have been made available to support the officers involved.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the St. Clair Township Police Department.