3 shot, 2 dead in shooting near Denby High School in Detroit
Child among two killed in shooting near Denby High School
Two people were found dead, including a 4-year-old and an 18-year-old, according to officials. The survivor is a 17-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Three people were shot, and two are dead in a shooting near Denby High School on Friday evening, according to sources.
What they're saying:
Detroit police said that the shooting, possibly a drive-by, occurred at 6:12 p.m. near Skinner Park on Duchess Street, close to Morang Ave.
Two people were found dead, including a 4-year-old and an 18-year-old, according to officials. The survivor is a 17-year-old with non-life-threatening injuries.
"Anytime you have a 4-year-old, a young person of that age that’s fatally wounded. All life is valuable. But this one right here particularly gets to me," said Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. "The 4-year-old received a gunshot wound to the back."
What's next:
Detroit police say two people who were arrested Friday night as persons of interest, were released Saturday as they were determined to have not been involved.
"We are still asking for the communities help. If anyone had seen anything, please contact Detroit Police or Crime Stoppers," police said in a statement.
"In these types of situations, typically it’s always an argument. Some type of dispute and people with guns, they want to settle beefs with firearms," Bettison said. "We’re going to ensure that we work this case relentlessly to bring the perpetrators to justice."
What you can do:
The chief is asking anyone with tips to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
An investigation is ongoing.
The Source: FOX 2 spoke with Detroit police for information on this report.