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
19-Year-Old Peyton Patterson Killed in WSSU Homecoming Shooting; Ziyaire Spinks Charged With Murder
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A 19-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old woman was injured in a shooting on the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) campus during homecoming weekend, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
The fatal shooting occurred Saturday night, November 7, 2026, in the 600 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on the university campus.
Police said officers responded at approximately 9:46 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Officers who were already in the area reportedly heard the shots and immediately moved toward the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found Peyton Izaia Patterson, 19, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers began performing lifesaving measures before emergency medical services personnel arrived and continued treatment. Despite those efforts, Patterson succumbed to his injuries.
His next of kin has been notified.
A second victim, identified as Alyssa Janae Ellerbee, 22, was also found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment and was later released.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified Ziyaire Antonyo Spinks, 20, as a suspect. He was charged with:
- General Murder
- Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury (ADWIKISI)
- Felony Possession of a Firearm on Educational Property
Police said Spinks was being held without bond at the time of the announcement.
A second man was also reported to be in custody. However, authorities have not publicly released his name or provided details about any charges against him.
The police department said it would not release a photograph of Spinks because the investigation remains ongoing.
The Winston-Salem Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the investigation and continues to examine the circumstances surrounding Patterson’s death and the shooting.
Detectives have determined that the incident was isolated, according to police. Authorities have not released additional information about what led to the gunfire or the circumstances immediately preceding the shooting.
Police said further confirmed information would be released as it becomes available.
The investigation remains active.