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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Vol. 4, No. 19
Community mourns teen lost to gun violence BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
Many police lights are visible in the distance at the Michigan State Fair in response to a shooting Aug. 31. Photo provided by Melissa Hill
One dead, 1 injured as a result of shooting at Michigan State Fair BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
Chaos erupted at the Michigan State Fair in Novi during the late evening Aug. 31 as a shooting in the parking lot left a 14-year-old dead and another 14-year-old injured.
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“The entire Michigan State Fair family grieves for the loss of such a young life and for all those affected,” a representative of the Michigan State Fair said in a prepared statement posted on the fair’s website Sept. 1. The shooting occurred at 9:56 p.m. Aug. 31, just before See SHOOTING on page 13A
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METRO DETROIT — Family, friends and the community are mourning after a student from University High School in Ferndale was killed in a shooting at the Michigan State Fair. Darean Davis, of Detroit, was shot in the parking lot outside the fair in Novi Aug. 31. He was 14. Affectionately known as “Dee Dee,” Davis was a sophomore at University High School in Ferndale Public Schools. “Our hearts go out to Darean’s family, friends, and classDavis mates, and we extend our deepest condolences and support during this incredibly difficult time,” Superintendent Camille Hibbler said in a prepared statement. “In response to this tragedy, we have mobilized a crisis team that includes mental health professionals, counselors, and support staff to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to students, parents, and staff. We are committed to ensuring that everyone affected has access to the necessary support and resources.” Outside of school, Davis was a member of the Detroit City Lions Youth Club, where he played numerous positions on its football team. CEO and co-founder Devon Buskin remem-
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