Family searches for answers in mass shooting at a block party in Detroit

DETROIT – A deadly mass shooting occurs Detroit The east side has unsettled some community members.

The shooting occurred July 7 during what police described as an unsanctioned block party near Reno Street and Rossini Drive.

Now, three months later, this tragic incident continues to haunt the family of one of the young victims killed.

“We are broken,” Gamerise Young said Wednesday during a press conference at Crime Stoppers of Michigan. “You ruined us! Help us get justice.”

The pain Young is feeling right now is palpable.

“I’m still waiting for my son to come home,” Young said. “But he’s never coming back!”

The grieving mother’s spirit is still reeling as the family continues to search for answers to the mass shooting that killed Young’s son.

Phillip Arnold Jr., 21, was shot while trying to help others. A 20-year-old woman was also killed that night.

-> 2 dead, 19 injured in shooting at block party in Detroit

Nineteen other people were injured. Even after three months, no suspects have been identified.

“How could you think so little of life,” cried Young. “You take a life I gave? It wasn’t yours to take! It wasn’t yours to take!”

Family members said they hadn’t received many updates from police. They said they asked questions and interviewed people independently, without success.

You know police said the chaos happened during a large block party. Neighbors said around 350 people were present.

Video from a nearby house showed a crowd crowding around a few women during a fight.

Moments later, people could be seen running for their lives as shots were fired into the crowd. At least 100 bullet casings were found at the scene.

“You ruined us,” Young shouted. “I know people know who did this. Too many people were hurt! Too many people were shot!”

Police released surveillance images of a group seen walking toward the crowd shortly before the shooting. However, they still need clues to identify the people of interest in this group.

“It doesn’t matter if you didn’t mean to shoot him,” Young said. “You did! You got this! Along with 20 other people. How do you do that?”

Crime Stoppers of Michigan is now offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

The organization and Arnold’s family urge the community to report tips to Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can be left anonymously.