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3 people shot, 2 dead at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn
WXYZ Channel 7 • • nation
Key Points:
- Three people were shot at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn on Friday afternoon, resulting in two deaths; the incident occurred around 1:25 p.m. after an altercation between two groups.
- Responding officers provided immediate aid, with two victims taken to the hospital (one died there) and the third dying inside the mall; all victims are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s.
- Police, including Dearborn, Michigan State, and University of Michigan-Dearborn forces, evacuated the mall and are currently questioning those involved; no suspects are in custody as of Friday evening.
- The motive remains unknown, but police emphasized the unacceptability of such violence in a public space and assured accountability for those responsible.
- Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described panic inside the mall, with some concerns raised about the emergency response and evacuation procedures.
