Detroit police say one person was killed early today after a stabbing outside a liquor store on the city's west side. Officers responded after midnight to Sunshine Market on Livernois just south of Fenkell and found the victim dead at the scene.
Fight Outside Sunshine Market
According to FOX 2 Detroit, investigators were told the victim had been involved in a fight and was stabbed by an unknown person who fled before officers arrived. Police have not released the victim's identity or provided a suspect description, and they say the investigation remains active.
Store Location
Sunshine Market is listed at 14812 Livernois Ave, just south of Fenkell on the city's west side, and is licensed as a food retailer, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That address matches the location cited by Detroit police.
Police Seek Tips
Detroit police are asking anyone with information to contact the department's homicide unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP, authorities said, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit. No arrests had been announced as of Wednesday morning.
Violence Outside Local Shops
Violent incidents outside corner stores and liquor shops have periodically drawn intense attention on the city's west side, with detectives in past cases releasing surveillance video to seek tips from residents, as WXYZ reported. Investigators say community tips remain vital to solving crimes in these areas.
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