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Suspect in custody after 1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
By Kyla Russell, Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one suspect in connection with a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills that left one man dead and a woman injured on Saturday.Police say they received reports of gunfire in the food court around 5:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found a ...
Key takeaway When they arrived, they found a 20-year-old Pontiac man who had died after getting shot inside a clothing store near the Rainforest Cafe, and a 19-year-old woman with non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets raises concerns about public safety in suburban areas surrounding Detroit . Although the incident occurred in Auburn Hills, the alleged shooter's connection to Detroit highlights the regional nature of crime and the need for coordinated law enforcement efforts across county lines. The fact that the altercation began earlier in the day and escalated into violence later on suggests that there may have been opportunities for intervention or de-escalation that were missed. As the investigation unfolds, it will be important to examine the role of mall security and whether any measures could have been taken to prevent the shooting. The closure of the mall will also have economic implications for the area, and local businesses may feel the impact of the incident in the coming days.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one suspect in connection with a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills that left one man dead and a woman injured on Saturday.Police say they received reports of gunfire in the food court around 5:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found a ...
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