Detroit police release video of an officer involved shooting at a house party after 911 calls
By: This happened on Saturday around 1:15 a.m. on Trinity Street near Florence Street, where a party took place.
Officers heard gunshots during a traffic stop blocks away, left, and responded to the shooting scene. While on their way there, they were notified that several 911 calls came in.
When officers arrive, the shooting was still active.
“They encountered an individual who’s been reported to have possession of a firearm, and an officer-involved shooting took place,” Cmdr. Michael McGinnis said.
Four people were shot, police said. Their conditions range from critical to temporary serious.
Investigators found more than 90 shell casings at the scene.
"There were well over 100 people at this location. We know that four of them were shot. The investigation is very complex,” Chief James White said. “Ninety-three shell casings that we're running through NIBEN right now to see the connectivity of those shell casings."
Eight guns were recovered, including an AK-style rifle, police said.
“So this investigation is going to require a lengthy amount of effort on our part to determine what occurred and have more answers for you,” McGinnis said.
The other incident happened near W. Grand Boulevard and W. Warren Avenue on Saturday around 2 a.m.
Police said a white SUV pulled up near a vehicle that had five people inside. Two people in the SUV fired guns at the other vehicle. The shooters then took off, police said.
Five people were shot. They are all expected to survive.
About 20 shell casings from two different firearms were found at the scene. Two weapons — a rifle and a small handgun — were recovered.
7 News Detroit spoke with people living in the area where the party happened. They said it was like a scene out of a movie, with over 100 gunshots exchanged in about 10 minutes.
“They were throwing a party with a bunch a people out there, over a hundred people out there. Next thing you know, they started shooting. And I hit the floor. I ain’t going to lie,” said a man who we are calling Michael, which is not his real name, for safety reasons.