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21-Year-Old Killed in Shooting Inside Detroit School’s Unauthorized Barbershop

Police report suspects identified during an ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m. Friday at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science on Berg Road.
  • Investigators found a contracted custodian had been running an unsanctioned, after-hours barbershop in a back area of the school.
  • Police say the victim was shot during a haircut after the custodian received a text requesting service and another person arrived and opened fire.
  • The janitor was not injured, and a driver took the wounded man to a hospital and alerted officers to the location.
  • Detroit Public Schools Community District says no students or staff were involved or targeted, and police say they have identified suspects and are searching for them.