On Friday night, a shooting occurred at the Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science in Detroit. Police said the incident took place during an unauthorized barbershop operation run by a janitorial staff member. The 21-year-old victim was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. The Detroit Police Department stated there is no ongoing threat to the community and believes the individuals involved knew each other, as reported by WXYZ.
According to FOX 2 Detroit, the shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m. in the back of a school, where an unauthorized barbershop-style operation was taking place. The school district clarified that none of its students or staff were involved. A contracted custodian who witnessed the shooting was not injured. The police have not yet revealed the motive for the shooting.
A shooting occurred when a client receiving a haircut at a school facility was shot by a suspect. The victim was a client of a contracted janitor, and there were no Detroit Public Schools staff or students present at the time. The district released a statement confirming their cooperation with law enforcement and clarifying that "The incident involved a contracted custodian and individuals who are not part of the school community. According to police, one individual was fatally wounded," as per ClickOnDetroit. The investigation is ongoing as authorities search for the suspects.
