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Mass shooting in Detroit tied to 'cellphone' dispute, community details violence
WXYZ 7 News Detroit • • nation
Key Points:
- A deadly shooting on Detroit's west side near Prest Street and Eaton Avenue resulted in three deaths and four injuries, reportedly stemming from a dispute over a cellphone.
- Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and 911 call around 7:20 a.m. Sunday, finding three men fatally shot and four others with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Community Violence Intervention leaders and Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison emphasized the preventable nature of the violence, which escalated from a fight into gunfire.
- Neighbors reported ongoing disturbances and multiple calls to authorities at the location, which police suspect was operating as an after-hours venue with a history of service calls.
- Investigations are ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, and officials stating there is no current public threat.
