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Man facing weapon charge as investigation continues in shooting that left 1 dead, child injured in Detroit
By Samantha Sayles at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
A man is facing a weapon charge as the investigation continues to find the suspect who killed a man and injured a child in a shooting on Detroit ’s west side.Robert Irvin is facing a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A criminal complaint, filed by a special agent with the Bureau ...
Key takeaway A criminal complaint, filed by a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), was unsealed on June 29, detailing how investigators found that Irvin was allegedly possessing a weapon.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The recent shooting on Detroit's west side that left a man dead and a child injured has sparked concern among neighbors who are calling for action to address the violence. The fact that the victims were cousins adds to the tragedy, highlighting the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities. As the investigation continues, the federal charge against Robert Irvin for being a felon in possession of a firearm raises questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement in preventing convicted felons from accessing guns. The search warrant executed at a home on Plymouth Road and the subsequent discovery of evidence on Irvin's phone suggest a complex web of connections that investigators are still working to untangle. With the community already on edge, it remains to be seen how the city will respond to the shooting and what measures will be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A man is facing a weapon charge as the investigation continues to find the suspect who killed a man and injured a child in a shooting on Detroit’s west side.Robert Irvin is facing a federal charge of felon in possession of a firearm. A criminal complaint, filed by a special agent with the Bureau ...
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