One fan ‘dead in shooting at Detroit Lions tailgate party’ following NFL game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving another injured

One person was injured in a shooting in Detroit after a fight broke out at an NFL tailgate party.

A fight led to shootings that left a 40-year-old Detroit resident dead, a second 20-year-old hospitalized in critical condition and a suspect in custody around 4:30 p.m. local time on Sunday.

The horrific incident is said to have occurred at a tailgate in the Eastern Market neighborhood, near the Lions’ Ford Field stadium, after Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The incident, which took place at Eastern Market’s Shed 6, a designated tailgating spot for Detroit Lions fans, began as a result of an argument that escalated into a shooting, Detroit police said.

A suspect has been arrested and is in custody, Chief James White confirmed. The man, who is said to be in his 30s, is a CPL holder.

A suspect has been arrested and is in custody, Police Chief James White (pictured) confirmed.

“A large fight broke out and it ended after a few minutes,” the chief said at a news conference near the shooting.

“They regrouped a few feet away from where the first fight began. The two fighters raised their hands as if they were about to fight each other … one of the people in the fight, an Oak Park man, pulled out a gun and fired at least two times. Two people were hit.”

It is unclear whether the victims knew each other, but Chief White said Detroit police are still investigating.

The three men were “likely” in attendance at the post-game party after the Lions lost 20-16 to the Buccaneers at nearby Ford Field.

Officers were already on the scene due to the large crowd at the tailgate and heard the shots before they quickly arrived at the scene.

‘Tailgating, drinking, guns, they don’t mix,’ White said. ‘It’s a beautiful day. It shouldn’t have led to this.’

“It’s ridiculous. If you’re going to fight, fight. Fight to live another day, right?” White added.

‘But everyone should have a gun, it makes them feel cool, and unfortunately there are two people [were shot]one is dead and you have a suspect in custody facing very serious charges.’

A dispute led to shootings that left a man in his 40s dead and a second man in his 20s hospitalized

The horrific incident is said to have occurred at a tailgate near the Lions’ Ford Field stadium

White said the suspect will likely be charged with murder, but he could not confirm that while the investigation is ongoing.

The NFL has been plagued by an epidemic of fan violence that has plagued the league for several seasons now.

Last year, fan violence at NFL games escalated to the ground level. It continued this past Sunday, in the opening week of the season, when a woman was beaten in the body and a man was left bloodied and unconscious outside SoFi Stadium before the Los Angeles Charges vs. Las Vegas Raiders game.

Patriots fan Dale Mooney, 53, lost his balance and died after being assaulted by a Dolphins fan at Gillette Stadium last September.

Disturbing footage obtained by NBC10 showed the father of two and longtime Patriots ticket holder, who was wearing Jones’ number 10, being attacked by a Dolphins fan.

The blow was a hit, and witnesses said Mooney fell to the ground moments later during the massive brawl. He was then rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

However, an autopsy revealed that Mooney was not killed directly by the punch from the Dolphins fans, but may have died from an unknown “medical issue.”

According to the Norfolk County Prosecutor’s Office, the autopsy revealed a medical problem that may have contributed to his death.

The NFL has been overshadowed by the epidemic of fan violence sweeping through the league

District Attorney Michael Morrissey confirmed that the issue may have contributed to his death, but that the case requires further investigation.

Last year, nasty scenes also went viral at the Giants, 49ers, Bengals, Commanders, Rams, Broncos, Ravens and Seahawks, both in the stands and around the stadium.

A 2023 survey found that nearly 40 percent of NFL fans have witnessed crime in or around an NFL stadium; about one in 14 have been a victim themselves. Nowhere have fans witnessed more disorder (63 percent) than at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. What’s the most common crime? Physical assault.

Meanwhile, fewer than 2 percent of Colts fans said they would be comfortable sending their children to Lucas Oil Stadium unaccompanied, compared with 77 percent across all 32 teams.

Nearly three-quarters of female Lions fans (74 percent) admitted they would feel uncomfortable standing alone around Ford Field, compared with 45 percent leaguewide. And yet perhaps the most striking feature of this wave of violence is the number of women who are being violent.

More to come.