Homicide — Detroit, MI — reported 2026-07-16

SUMMARY

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot outside an elementary school in Detroit.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Detroit, MI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-16
  • Suspect: male, age 43
  • Victim(s): 1 (25-year-old contracted custodian)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Kevin Flagg, 43, was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of felony firearm.
  • The shooting occurred outside the Chrysler Elementary School in Detroit.
  • Devin Burns, a 25-year-old contracted custodian, was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot in the chest.
  • Flagg received a $250,000 cash/surety bond, which was later reduced to $150,000 on July 13.