A celebration in Detroit took a deadly turn when a dispute between two long-standing friends culminated in a shooting. The police report indicates that the suspect, who had a long history with the victim, brandished a firearm and shot her during the heated exchange. In an unexpected sequence of events, the suspect then drove herself to a police station to surrender, but was hit by a vehicle driven by the victim’s son as she was entering the premises.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the eastern part of the city. The victim, 53-year-old Phebe Williams, was reportedly confronted by the suspect, who had arrived uninvited at the baby shower. The disagreement allegedly began over an accusation made by the suspect against one of Williams’ sons, claiming he had committed a crime and that she had reported it to the police. The confrontation escalated, becoming physical, and Williams is said to have hit her friend. The suspect retaliated by pulling out a firearm and shooting Williams, leading to her death.
After the shooting, the suspect headed to a nearby police station. However, Williams’ son pursued her and unintentionally struck her with his car as she was entering the building. The suspect was then transported to the hospital, where she is currently in serious condition.
While the suspect’s family members argue that she acted in self-defense and was trying to leave before the shooting took place, the police remain doubtful. Captain Donna McCord of the Detroit Police Department underscored the importance of responsible gun ownership and encouraged people to report to the authorities instead of taking law enforcement into their own hands.
Both the suspect and the victim’s son are now in police custody. The Detroit Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation and will present their findings to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, which will decide on the charges to be filed.