Police: No evidence found after Memorial Day shooting reported on Belle Isle

By FOX 2 Staff
Published  May 27, 2025 10:21am EDT
FOX 2 Detroit

The Brief

    • Callers reported a shooting on Belle Isle on Monday night.
    • Witnesses on the island told police that they saw a fight before hearing gunshots.
    • However, police said no evidence of a shooting was found. 

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Currently, Michigan State Police say there is no evidence to support reports of a shooting on Belle Isle on Memorial Day.

Just before 9:15 p.m. Monday, callers celebrating the holiday on the busy Detroit island began reporting a possible shooting. 

The backstory:

MSP troops and Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responded and talked to witnesses, who said they saw a fight and heard gunshots. These witnesses provided authorities with a vague description of a possible shooter and the vehicle he drove.

After learning this information, police used a K-9 to search the island. No shell casings, blood, or victims were found. 

"Currently there isn’t a lot to prove or disprove this incident occurred," said MSP F/Lt. Mike Shaw. 

What's next:

Police are still investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP or the MSP tip line at 855-MICH-TIP.

The Source: This information is from Michigan State Police. 

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