DETROIT (WXYZ) — A contracted custodian was shot and killed outside a Detroit elementary school Thursday evening.
The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. in the parking lot of Chrysler Elementary School.
Police say three men got into an argument and that escalated into a physical fight. A suspect then shot the victim.
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According to Detroit Public Schools Community District, the victim was a contracted custodian with the district. No students or staff were on the school campus, the district said.
Police say the suspect is a CPL holder. The suspect was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered.
A statement from Detroit public schools is below:
Earlier this evening a shooting occurred on the Chrysler Elementary parking lot. The police responded and a contracted custodian from the school was fatally wounded.
There were no students or staff in the building. Summer school had already been dismissed and children were not on campus. The District is cooperating fully with police throughout this active investigation. Our thoughts and prayers go to the contracted employee’s family.
Detroit Police Department's homicide unit is investigating.
