Detroit High School Basketball Game Turns Chaotic as Fight in Stands Leads to Shooting Outside Detroit Edison Public School Academy
DETROIT, MICHIGAN — A Friday night high school basketball game at Detroit Edison Public School Academy ended in chaos after a fight broke out in the stands, followed by a shooting outside the school building.
Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a matchup between Detroit Edison and UPrep on Detroit’s east side.
Fight in Stands Escalates During Game
According to initial reports, a brawl erupted in the stands while the game was underway. The disturbance disrupted the event and drew immediate attention from staff and security inside the school.
It remains unclear how many individuals were involved in the altercation or what sparked the fight. Officials have not yet released details regarding whether any arrests were made in connection to the in-school disturbance.
One Person Shot Outside the School
Shortly after the altercation inside, a person was shot outside the school premises. Authorities stated that the victim’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police vehicles responded to the scene as officers secured the area and began gathering information. The identity of the victim has not been released.
Investigation Ongoing
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the investigation remains active. Detectives are working to determine whether the shooting was directly connected to the earlier fight inside the gymnasium.
No additional details have been provided regarding suspects or potential charges at this time.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about security at school sporting events, especially when large crowds gather for high-profile games.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact local authorities.
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