Facebook Fight May Have Sparked Gang Fight that Killed Toddler

A fight that started on Facebook may have sparked a fatal gang shooting Thursday afternoon that killed a 3-year-old and wounded three other family members, Detroit police said.

Two people have been arrested in the shooting, including the individual police think fired the gun that killed Amiracle Williams in a fight that moved from Denby High School to the 1100 block of Mogul Street near Hayes, area news organizations report.

Amiracle was shot at least once in the chest and was pronounced dead at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, the Detroit Free Press reports. Her mother, 40, and father, 47, were listed in serious and critical condition, respectively, at St. John, and a sister, 17, who was also injured was in serious condition.

Detroit Police Chief James Craig told WXYZ, Channel 7, the toddler died at the hands of “cowardly gang members.”

About 4 p.m., a van carrying four females and two males pulled up in front of the Williams home. The four girls began fighting with the 17-year-old who lives there, and her parents came out of the house to assist her, Detroit Police Sgt. Michael Woody said. The two males in the van opened fire, hitting all four members of the family.

A family member told WJBK, Channel 2 that Amiracle’s mother is expected to recover, but her father remains in critical condition.

Woody said the shooting may be connected to another shooting, but have not confirmed details. Another alleged shooting victim who sought treatment at St. John reportedly said he had been shot at Denby High School, but school officials said there were no fights or gunfire at the school Thursday, The Detroit News reports.

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