DETROIT – A man died Friday after he was shot at an unauthorized barbershop in the back of a Detroit school, police said.
Police said the victim arrived at a local hospital around 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2025, with a gunshot wound.
The driver who brought him to the hospital said the shooting happened at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science at 19299 Berg.
Officers then responded to the school and discovered a janitorial staff member was running an unauthorized, after-hours barbershop in the back, where the shooting occurred.
There were no Detroit Public Schools Community District staff or students at the school when the shooting took place.
The victim, who was the janitor’s client, later died from his injuries. The janitor witnessed the shooting.
Police don’t believe there is any further threat to the community, and say it appears that the suspect and the victim knew each other.
The investigation is ongoing.
No other information has been released at this time.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District released the following statement:
“Detroit Public Schools Community District can confirm that a shooting occurred this evening on the grounds of Charles Wright Academy after school hours. The incident involved a contracted custodian and individuals who are not part of the school community. According to police, one individual was fatally wounded.
At this time, there is no indication that DPSCD students or staff were involved in the conflict or targeted. The District is cooperating fully with law enforcement as the investigation continues."
Detroit Public Schools Community District