Mass Shooting Victims Recover, Detroit Police Investigate ResponseMass Shooting Victims Recover, Detroit Police Investigate Response Following a tragic mass shooting at a Detroit block party that claimed the lives of two people and injured 19 others, all injured victims have now been released from the hospital. Shooting Details On July 7, gunfire erupted in the area of Reno Street and Rossini Drive, injuring 19 individuals. By July 11, 11 victims had been discharged, with the remaining eight released by July 13. Investigation Detroit police have no suspects in custody and are analyzing forensic evidence, indicating that the shooting was not random. The department has also launched an internal investigation into the response to the incident. Internal Investigation Authorities have disclosed that a supervisor responsible for dispersing a gathering near the shooting scene is under investigation for allegedly delaying a response to the emergency call. Dispatch informed the supervisor of multiple gunshot victims, but he reportedly instructed officers to remain at their previous location. Witness Information The Detroit Police Department urges individuals with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Division at 313-596-2260 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can also be submitted online at DetroitRewards.tv.
DETROIT – Police say all 19 people injured in a mass shooting at a Detroit block party have been released from the hospital.
The shooting occurred on Sunday, July 7, in the area of Reno Street and Rossini Drive. Two people were killed and 19 others were injured.
By Wednesday, July 11, eleven victims had been discharged from the hospital. The remaining eight had all been discharged by Saturday, July 13.
Detroit police said they have no one in custody. Investigators are analyzing forensic evidence, which indicates the shooting was not random.
The department has has also launched an internal investigation to the response to the mass shooting.
Authorities say a team of officers with a supervisor were deployed to disperse a large gathering southwest of the mass shooting. That supervisor is now under investigation for his response when told to drop everything and go to the scene.
Dispatch told the supervisor that multiple shots had been fired and multiple people had been injured. The supervisor told dispatch that he could not release the officers. That decision is under review.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Homicide at 313-596-2260, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can also be submitted at DetroitRewards.tv
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