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21-Year-Old Killed During Unauthorized After-Hours Barbershop at Detroit School

Investigators describe an isolated case with no ongoing threat to the school community.

Overview

  • A shooting was reported around 6:45 p.m. Friday at Charles Wright Academy on Berg Road on Detroit’s west side.
  • A contracted janitor was running an unsanctioned barbershop in the back of the school after hours, and the janitor was not injured.
  • Police say someone texted for a haircut and a different person arrived and shot the customer during the appointment, killing a 21-year-old man.
  • Officers learned of the location after the wounded person reached a hospital and the driver provided details to police.
  • Detroit police say they have identified suspects and are searching for them, and the school district says it is cooperating with the investigation.