Crime
23-Year-Old Deion Williams Shot and Killed By Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute at Flats Apartments in Inkster
Authorities in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning at an apartment complex, which police say stemmed from a domestic dispute.
According to law enforcement officials, officers were called to the Flats Apartments, located near Colgate Street and John Daly, after reports of gunfire during an argument between a man and his girlfriend.
Investigators said the dispute escalated inside an apartment before shots were fired.
Police initially stated that the girlfriend was involved in the shooting and is currently in custody.
However, authorities later clarified that during the argument, a family member of the girlfriend intervened and is alleged to have fired the shot that struck the victim.
The precise sequence of events remains under active investigation.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, where he was later pronounced dead.
Two additional individuals were detained at the scene as police worked to secure the area and gather evidence.
While authorities have not officially released the identity of the victim or the suspect, family members present at the scene identified the deceased as Deion Williams, 23.
Family members also confirmed that an infant was inside the apartment at the time of the shooting. Police stated that the child was not harmed and is safe.
Investigators have classified the incident as a domestic-related homicide.
No further information regarding charges or court proceedings has been released, and police say the investigation is ongoing as detectives continue interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.