A neighborhood dispute on a Romulus cul-de-sac turned deadly late Saturday night, when gunfire on the 15000 block of Mesa Way left a 51-year-old Detroit man dead and a 47-year-old Romulus woman in the hospital, according to police.
According to FOX 2 Detroit, officers were called to the scene shortly after 11 p.m. and arrived at about 11:05 p.m. They found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and began CPR, but he was not breathing. The woman was treated at the scene, then rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in serious but stable condition.
Police told the outlet that a 29-year-old Detroit man, identified as the woman’s boyfriend, was taken into custody at the scene. Officers also recovered weapons as part of the initial response, and investigators are still working to piece together exactly how the shooting unfolded.
What Police Say Happened
"The man succumbed to his wounds shortly after they arrived," reports FOX 2 Detroit. The station’s early reporting indicates the victim had been visiting his sister and her boyfriend on Mesa Way when an argument escalated, and guns came out.
Investigators stayed on scene into the night, working under floodlights and combing the area for evidence. Police have not yet released the victim’s name or other identifying details, pending notification of family and further review by investigators.
Investigation And Tips
The Romulus Police Department is leading the investigation and is asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward. The department lists 734-941-8400 as its non-emergency line; additional contact details are available on the Romulus Police Department page.
People with urgent or time-sensitive information are urged to call 911.
So far, no charges have been announced, and officials have released only limited information beyond the basic outline of the incident. This story will be updated as police or prosecutors make more details public.
