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One dead, one injured in shooting near Flint Drop Fest in downtown Flint

Police say two men were found with gunshot wounds late on August 8 near Saginaw and 1st Streets, and that a suspect is in custody; the investigation remains open.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 11, 2026, 2:36 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 August 8, 2026, the said, according to reporting by midmichigannow.com. The department said one of the two died; the outlet reported no further count. Police have not released the identities of those shot. , midmichigannow.com reported. Police said a suspect is . Officials have given no account of what led to the shooting, and no cause or motive has been established. Police Chief Terence Green said the investigation remains active. "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," he said. Green asked the public to cooperate with law enforcement directives, particularly orders to disperse following an event. Mayor Sheldon Neeley said: "My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident." The , the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office Arrowhead Detail and the State Police responded, according to the reporting. Police have said the incident is no longer active. This is a developing story and figures may be revised.

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