Two dead, 17 injured in shooting at Detroit block party

Two people were killed and 17 others injured early Sunday morning in a shooting at a block party in Detroit, Michigan, authorities said.

Michigan State Police have not yet arrested any suspects, but are working on an open investigation with their colleagues from Detroit.

The authorities They received an alert that a shooter opened fire at 2:25 a.m. (6:25 GMT) at a neighborhood party on the east side of the city. Once there, they confirmed the deaths of two people.

“Michigan State Police are assisting the Detroit Police Department in an investigation into this shooting through our partnership in the Homicide Division,” authorities said.

No additional details regarding the identity of a possible suspect have been released at this time.

However, the Detroit Police Department cHe announced that his team of investigators and forensic experts are analyzing all available evidence. and they plan to hold a press conference with new information on Monday.

“A new comprehensive strategy regarding block parties will be implemented and full details will be provided tomorrow at a press conference with the (Detroit) Police Chief and the Mayor,” officials said.