DETROIT — The Cinco de Mayo parade in Detroit was cut short Sunday after a 19-year-old man was shot to death, police said.
Witnesses said the shooting took place just after 1 p.m. in front of Brown's Bun Bakery with thousands of people packed onto Vernor for the annual event.
Detroit Police Officer Adam Madera said the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital. A 24-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
"We're not certain of the circumstances," Madera said. "There apparently was an argument between the victim and the suspect's family, which escalated to the shooting."
Police on the scene were continuing to interview anyone who may have witnessed the shooting.
Madera said it appeared the 24-year-old was sticking up for a member of his family when a single bullet was fired from a gun. Police did recover the weapon.
"You didn't hear any arguing," said Martha Morales, who lives a short walk from the parade route. "Suddenly, you hear a bang, and people are running."
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