Two people, aged 19 and 51, have been killed and 15 injured in a mass shooting at a street party as police tried to disperse a crowd of 200 people
- A dozen people were shot dead in the scuffle, and three others were hit by cars
- The names of the two people killed were not released
- Taking to social media, at least one attendee said the party was “peaceful.”
Two people are dead and at least 15 others injured after a wild, no-permit street party in Michigan promoted on social media ended deadly Saturday night.
A 51-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, who have not yet been identified, were killed.
The shooting happened as a scuffle broke out around midnight Saturday in Saginaw, about 102 miles northwest of Detroit, Michigan State Police said.
Police initially said about 200 people were in the area of the party and officers dispersed the crowd before the shooting, MLive.com reported.
Three people were also hit by cars and injured as people quickly fled the gunfire, WNEM-TV reported.
No arrests were made in connection with the shooting.
Two people are dead and at least 15 others injured after a wild Michigan street party advertised on social media ended deadly Saturday night
According to the police, several people brought weapons to the party, and bullets of five different calibers were found at the scene.
The initial shots resulted in others shooting into the crowd in response, the state said in a press release.
In addition to the shots fired, some of them were hit by cars trying to flee, authorities said.
Three people were eventually hit by a car and twelve were injured by gunfire.
The police blocked the streets around the street where the party was taking place.
According to the state police, more than 300 people were present at the party.
The party was advertised on social media, but police said no one had received permission to hold it.
A participant then claimed on Facebook that it was a peaceful gathering until the shooting began.
The shooting occurred as a scuffle broke out around midnight Saturday in Saginaw, about 102 miles northwest of Detroit, state police said
A 51-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, who have not yet been identified, were killed
According to the police, several people brought weapons to the party, and bullets of five different calibers were found at the scene
“It was a Saginaw festival for everyone,” said Tami Haley, who prayed for several family members who were injured in the scuffle.
“If this was your plan to hurt and destroy because of your own unfortunate issues, may GOD place all the hurt and pain you caused upon YOU!”
There were no arrests and the police are still investigating.
All 15 victims were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. The medical condition of the survivors is not yet known.
Responses from the Saginaw Police Department, Michigan State Troopers, local forensics and state aviation remain on site.
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