Lions Fan Fatally Shot At Tailgate Party in Detroit
A Lions fan lost his life on Sunday — after he was shot and killed during a party after Detroit’s home game against the Buccaneers.
Detroit Police say the man — who was in his 40s — had been at a tailgate at Eastern Market in downtown in the hours after the Lions lost a heartbreaker to Tampa Bay … when he got into an altercation with another man.
Cops say witnesses told them the two guys squared up as if they were going to fight — when, suddenly, the man’s opponent pulled out a gun and fired.
The guy was struck by bullets and died at the scene. Another person in the area was hit by the gunfire as well — and is currently in the hospital in critical condition, cops said.
Police told media members the suspect shooter — who’s in his 30s — is currently in custody.
A further investigation into the matter remains ongoing.
Police Chief James White said the whole situation was “ridiculous” … adding, “The biggest story that should have been told is the Lions lost and some people had a fight.”
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“But, unfortunately, we’ve got somebody who lost their life.”