One person was killed and wounded in a shooting in Detroit after an argument broke out at a pre-NFL game party.
A dispute led to a shooting that left a Detroit resident in his 40s dead, a second man in his 20s hospitalized in critical condition and a suspect in custody around 4:30 p.m. local time Sunday.
The horrific incident is said to have occurred at a tailgate in the Eastern Market area near Lions’ Ford Field following Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The incident, which occurred in Shed 6 of Eastern Market, a space designated for Detroit Lions fans, began as a result of an argument that escalated into a shooting, the Detroit Police Department said.
A suspect was arrested and is in custody, Chief James White confirmed. The man, who is said to be in his 30s, is a CPL holder.
One person was killed in a shooting at an NFL pregame party in Detroit on Sunday.
A suspect was arrested and is in custody, Chief James White (pictured) confirmed.
“A large fight broke out that dissipated after a few minutes,” the chief said during a news conference near the scene of the shooting.
‘They met a few feet from where the initial fight began. The two combatants raised their hands as if they were about to fight… one of the participants in the fight, an Oak Park man, pulled out a gun and fired at least two shots. Two people were injured.’
It is currently unclear whether the victims knew each other, but Chief White said the Detroit Police Department is still investigating.
All three men were likely attending the postgame party after the Lions lost 20-16 to the Buccaneers at nearby Ford Field.
Officers were already on the scene due to large gatherings at the back door and heard the gunshots before quickly responding.
‘Tailgating, alcohol and guns don’t mix,’ White said saying“It’s a beautiful day. It shouldn’t have led to this.”
“It’s ridiculous. If you’re going to fight, fight. Fight to live another day, right?” White added.
“But everybody has to have a gun, it makes them feel tough, and unfortunately two people (were shot), one is dead and you have a suspect in custody who is going to face some very serious charges.”
A dispute led to a shooting that left a man in his 40s dead and a second man in his 20s hospitalized.
The horrific incident is said to have occurred at a tailgate near the Lions’ Ford Field stadium.
White said the suspect likely faces murder charges, but could not confirm that because the investigation is ongoing.
The NFL has been caught up in the epidemic of fan violence that has swept the league over the past few seasons.
Fan violence spiraled out of control at NFL games across the stadium last year and continued into the season’s opening week last Sunday, when a woman was beaten and a man was left bloodied and unconscious outside SoFi Stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Charges and Las Vegas Raiders.
Patriots fan Dale Mooney, 53, collapsed and died after being struck by a Dolphins fan at Gillette Stadium last September.
Disturbing footage obtained by NBC10 showed the father of two and former Patriots ticket holder, who was wearing Jones’ No. 10 jersey, being punched by a Dolphins fan.
The punch found its mark and, according to eyewitnesses, Mooney fell to the ground moments later during the huge fight. He was then rushed to a nearby hospital before being pronounced dead.
However, an autopsy concluded that Mooney did not die directly from the blow by Dolphins fans and may have succumbed to an undisclosed “medical issue.”
The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said an autopsy identified a medical problem that may have contributed to her death.
The NFL has been caught up in the epidemic of fan violence that has swept the league.
Prosecutor Michael Morrissey confirmed the problem was a possible contributor to her death, but that the case would require further evidence.
The Giants, 49ers, Bengals, Commanders, Rams, Broncos, Ravens and Seahawks also saw ugly scenes, in the stands or around the stadium, go viral last year.
A 2023 survey found that nearly 40 percent of NFL fans have witnessed criminal acts in or around an NFL stadium; about one in 14 has been a victim. Nowhere else have fans seen more disorder (63 percent) than at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. The most common crime witnessed? Physical violence.
Meanwhile, less than two percent of Colts fans said they are comfortable letting their children go to Lucas Oil Stadium alone. Among all 32 teams, that figure was 77 percent.
Nearly three-quarters of female Lions fans (74 percent) admitted they wouldn’t feel comfortable alone at Ford Field; leaguewide, that figure was 45 percent. And yet perhaps the most striking feature of this surge in violence is the number of women who are perpetrating the violence.
We will continue to report more.