Michigan State Police are investigating shooting homicide that happened outside a recreation center in Wayne.
According to a tweet from MSP Metro Detroit, the shooting occurred at 5:45 p.m. on Monday at the HYPE Athletics Center, 4635 Howe Road.
Police say a victim was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Wayne and pronounced dead following the shooting.
No further information has been provided about the incident. There is no information on a suspect at this time.
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The victim was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Wayne and was pronounced deceased. Detectives are currently on scene. Investigation is continuing.
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) November 27, 2018
HYPE Athletics released the below statement in reference to the fatal shooting:
"To Whom This May Concern:
Hype Athletics Was founded in 2001 with a mission to provide drug-free, violent-free and diverse environments that strengthen the infrastructure of the community. Please visit our website to learn more about HYPE. www.hypeathletics.org
HYPE has managed recreation services for the city of Wayne since 2015. Since then, crime, violence and negative activity dropped considerably. Our after-school programs and services target youth and adults alike in the city of Wayne.
HYPE is a family friendly center that welcomes all Wayne and neighboring community residents. It is with great disappointment that such a criminal act would take place in a historically safe and a secure community such as the city of Wayne. To our knowledge, the victim was not a member nor has ever been to our center. The incident occurred within our parking lot and after the incident occurred the victim ran inside our center for assistance and help.
Immediately after our staff noticed that the victim was shot, our staff implemented the necessary procedures to secure the members and families within the center. HYPE has received live active shooter training from local and federal agencies. We're glad that no one else was injured in the process and pray for the victim's recovery and comfort of his family.
We have full trust in the local and state officers as they complete their investigation of the terrible incident.
The center will resume full operations on Tuesday and ensure that we will take every stop to ensure the safety and security of our members and guests. For any further information please email Ali Sayed CEO, asayed@hypeathletics.org."
