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One dead, second man wounded in shooting near Flint Drop Fest; suspect in custody

Flint police said two men were found with gunshot wounds near Saginaw and 1st Streets late on Aug. 8, 2026, and that the investigation remains active.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 11, 2026, 2:27 a.m. ET
Two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds near the intersection of Saginaw and 1st Streets in downtown , , at around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 8, 2026, the said. One person was killed, according to figures given by the police department and reported by MidMichigan Now. Police have not released the identities of the victims. , according to MidMichigan Now, which also reported that the police chief referenced an order to disperse following a community event. The occasion is context only; officials have not said why anyone fired, and no motive or cause has been established. A suspect is , police said. "The events that unfolded on August 8th, 2026 are deeply troubling," Police Chief Terence Green said, adding: "While the investigation remains active, I want to reassure you that this was an isolated incident, and we are working tirelessly to hold all responsible parties accountable." Mayor Sheldon Neeley said: "My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident." police asked the public to cooperate with law enforcement directives, particularly orders to disperse following an event. The responding agencies were the , the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Public Safety, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office Arrowhead Detail and the Michigan State Police. Police have said the situation is no longer active, but the investigation is continuing and further details may change.

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