Detroit shooting: 2 dead, over a dozen injured during violent Fourth of July holiday weekend across the country

In the midst of the joyous long Fourth of July weekend, heartbreaking news has emerged from Detroit. Early Sunday, reports painted a gruesome picture of a mass shooting on the city’s east side that left two people dead and 19 others injured, according to Michigan State Police.

Initial reports indicate that state police have not taken anyone into custody and that 19 victims suffered “various injuries.” According to a social media post on X/Twitter, state officials are assisting Detroit police with the case.

Detroit Police Commander Dan Donakowski said police would release more details on the matter later Sunday.

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The incident is said to have occurred in the area of ​​Reno St and Rossini Drive. According to WXYZ Detroit, this particular tragedy was the result of “a street party gone wrong.”

The Detroit shooting is not the first of its kind to hit the country over the July 4 long weekend. Rather, it is further evidence of a general trend of rising violence during the summer months. The Associated Press reported that researchers often attribute this to a number of contributing factors, including social events and alcohol consumption.

The security authorities have set up a three-block perimeter in the area:

This is an evolving story.