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Police seek public’s help identifying person of interest in fatal shooting on Detroit’s east side
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident happened near Burns and Goethe streets at approximately 11:50 p. A man in his 50s was fatally shot, and a person of interest was seen with the victim beforehand.
A fatal shooting occurred on Detroit 's east side, prompting the police to seek the public's help. The incident happened near Burns and Goethe streets at approximately 11:50 p.m. on a Monday. A man in his 50s was fatally shot, and a person of interest was seen with the victim beforehand.
The Detroit Police Department is asking for information to identify this person of interest. Those with knowledge about the incident can contact the Detroit Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers. An anonymous tip can also be submitted through DetroitRewards.TV.
A reward is available for information that leads to a resolution. Further details about the incident and how to provide tips are available from the Detroit Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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