A mass shooting rocked Detroit's east side early Sunday morning. At least 19 people were injured and two lives were lost, Michigan State Police said.

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The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. in Rossini near Gratiot in Detroit's notorious Red Zone, an area long plagued by deadly violence. It happened during a block party where hundreds of revelers had gathered, eyewitness Michael Pope, 21, said. “Once I heard gunshots, I ran out,” he said, describing the chaotic and panicked scene.

The victims were rushed to Hospital St. John of Detroit for urgent medical attention. Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities from the Michigan State Police, working with the Detroit Police Department, are working feverishly to piece together the details surrounding this heinous act.

Despite a substantial police presence at the scene and an impassioned plea from Democratic US Rep. Rashida Tlaib for urgent action, the culprits remain at large. “The problem is the normalcy of these shootings,” remarked Detroit Police Commissioner Ricardo Moore, a reminder of the widespread violence that plagues the city.

and you pushed to defund the police lady.

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NEW: Mass shooting at Detroit block party leaves 2 dead, 19 injured, including alleged shooter in custody

Police said the suspect is a 22-year-old man

He was shot in the left leg and is being held at a hospital. It is listed in stable condition

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This latest incident adds to a disturbing pattern of violence in the area, with previous shootings at similarly large gatherings in Detroit. “Crazy world. Crazy city”, lamented Pope, reflecting on the consequences of the incident.

Michigan State Police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in their ongoing investigation. Call Crime Stoppers: 1-800-SPEAK-UP