Second fatality confirmed after Detroit Lions tailgate shooting
Second death reported following Detroit Lions game tailgate altercation
A second individual has passed away following a shooting at a well-known tailgating location after a Detroit Lions game, police confirmed Monday. The altercation erupted at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Eastern Market, an open-air gathering area, as detailed by Police Chief James White. The incident occurred shortly after Tampa Bay’s 20-16 victory over the Lions at Ford Field.
Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed his sorrow, stating, “I don’t know all the details to it, but anytime that somebody loses their life, that’s a tragic thing.”
The situation intensified when one participant brandished a firearm and discharged at least two shots. Officers nearby promptly responded, apprehended the alleged shooter, and retrieved two firearms, White reported. “Tailgating, drinking and guns — they don’t mix,” White remarked to the press on Sunday.
One man is dead, another in critical condition, following a shooting at @EasternMarket after the Lions game. Many are upset about, both the violence and the TRASH left by tailgaters. @WWJ950 @WWJTraffic @FOX2News #mondaythoughts #TRASH pic.twitter.com/WR6IJA80gN
— Charlie Langton (@charlielangton) September 16, 2024
The victims, identified as Detroit residents, were a man in his 40s and another in his 20s. A suspect from Oak Park has been detained. White explained that the clash started with a larger brawl that dispersed after a few minutes. “They reconvened a few feet away from where the initial fight started,” the chief noted. “The two fighters raised their hands as if preparing to fight again. One man from Oak Park then drew a gun and fired at least twice.”
What Other Media Are Saying
- FOX News: A deadly shooting at a Detroit Lions tailgate spot highlights the dangers of mixing tailgating, drinking, and guns, with authorities emphasizing the need for conflict resolution techniques. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened after the Detroit Lions game?
A second person died from a shooting at a popular tailgating site after the game.
Where did the fight and shooting occur?
The fight and shooting occurred at Eastern Market, an open-air gathering spot.
What did the police recover at the scene?
Police recovered two handguns and arrested the suspected shooter.
Who were the victims of the shooting?
The victims were Detroit men, one in his 40s and another in his 20s.
What did the police chief say about the incident?
Chief James White said, ‘Tailgating, drinking and guns — they don’t mix.’
