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.
Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.