Crime
Victims killed in Eastern Market shooting identified as Jalen Welch and Rayshawn Bryant
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.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.