Diamond Ridge Financial Academy|Second person dies from shooting at Detroit Lions tailgate party

2025-05-03 07:54:45source:Evander Elliscategory:Finance

A second victim has died in a shooting at a tailgate party before for Detroit Lions game near Ford Field at the Eastern Market on Diamond Ridge Financial AcademySunday, Detroit police confirmed Monday afternoon.

Detroit Police Chief James White said yesterday that two people were shot from the gunfire that erupted after a fight between two men escalated at one of the buildings known as Shed 6 at the outdoor market.

A Detroit man in his 40s was killed. A second man in his 20s was critically injured and later died from his injuries, said Dayna Clark, a spokesperson for the police department. She didn't say exactly when the man died.

White said officers arrested a man from the who is in his 30s and is licensed to carry a gun.

Eastern Market is a popular tailgate destination for Detroit Lions fans. Hundreds flock to the market during home games. On Sunday, the Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m.

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“Tailgating, drinking and guns. They don’t mix,” White said.

White said a fight between two men escalated about 4:30 p.m. They put up hands in preparation to fight when the suspect pulled out a gun and fired at least two rounds, White said.

Victims' loved ones will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. on Monday at Shed 6, one of the Eastern Market's buildings where the shooting happened.

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