Detroit Police Launch Investigation Into Fatal Overnight Stabbing at West Side Liquor Store

Detroit police seek an unknown suspect after a fatal stabbing at a liquor store on Livernois early Wednesday morning.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 11, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from FOX 2 Detroit

Violence at Sunshine Market

The Detroit Police Department is actively searching for a suspect involved in a deadly encounter that took place just after midnight on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched to the Sunshine Market, located on Livernois south of Fenkell, following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, emergency responders found a male victim already deceased inside the establishment. Preliminary reports indicate the death was the result of a physical struggle that turned lethal.

Suspect at Large Following Altercation

According to investigators, the victim was involved in a fight with an unidentified individual inside the liquor store. During the confrontation, the assailant produced a sharp object and stabbed the victim before fleeing the premises. As of Wednesday morning, police have not released a description of the suspect or a potential motive for the initial argument. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

A Wave of Regional Public Safety Incidents

The stabbing occurred during a busy night for local law enforcement, who are also dealing with several other high profile cases. In Warren, a body was discovered in a creek, while Dearborn Heights police recently apprehended suspects involved in a series of vehicle break ins. Additionally, Michigan safety officials (MIOSHA) have released new details regarding a industrial death in Eastpointe, highlighting a period of increased activity for crime and public safety units across Metro Detroit.