Detroit, Michigan – A post-game tailgate celebration at Detroit’s Eastern Market turned deadly on Sunday, September 15, 2024, following the Detroit Lions’ home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The tragic event claimed the lives of Jalen Welch, aged 40, and Rayshawn Bryant, aged 20, after an altercation escalated into a shooting.
The bustling marketplace, typically filled with Lions fans celebrating after games, was thrown into chaos when gunshots rang out at around 4:30 PM. Detroit Police, who were nearby patrolling the area, responded swiftly to the scene, where they discovered Jalen Welch dead and Rayshawn Bryant gravely injured. Despite medical efforts, Bryant succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
The incident shocked the local community, as Eastern Market is known for its lively atmosphere, especially on game days. This time, however, a fight between individuals led to the heartbreaking loss of two lives.
Comments on social media reflected the deep sorrow felt by many:
- Meez Lee Swift: "So Sad"
- Darlene O’g Cooper: "So Sad"
- Bev JCee: "I got tears, my heart just broke."
- Tiniki Gibbs: "So sad."
- Brittany Santiago: "Wow so sad."
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the altercation and have not yet released further details about the suspects involved. The deaths of Jalen Welch and Rayshawn Bryant have left the Detroit community mourning and searching for answers as to how a joyous occasion ended in such tragedy.