Detroit,MI – A man was discovered severely injured in Southwest Detroit Friday morning,clinging to life after what authorities are calling a mysterious assault. The victim,identified as a contractor working in taylor,sustained extensive wounds and remains hospitalized as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
the incident has raised concerns about safety in both Taylor and Detroit, as the victim’s journey from a Taylor bar to a Detroit street remains unexplained. Friends describe the man as peaceful and non-confrontational, deepening the mystery of the brutal attack. The Detroit Police Department is leading the investigation, seeking answers as to how and why this happened.
According to witnesses, the man was found with “wide, very deep” lacerations “on his head, on his face, arms, and legs.” He had arrived in Taylor just two weeks prior to the attack as an out-of-state contractor.
“If you were to do something to him,he would give you a hug right after. He’s a realy good dude,” said a friend, identified as Brown.
The Taylor police Department initially responded to reports of the incident but persistent the attack did not occur within their jurisdiction.The investigation was subsequently transferred to the Detroit Police Department.
“This was heinous. This was a level of aggression that is like, ‘Who the hell is walking around with us?'” brown questioned. “Who’s among us that can do something like this?”
As of September 19, Detroit police have not released any new updates on the ongoing investigation. A coworker emphasized the need for swift progress in the case,stating,”The Detroit police and the Taylor police have been doing a fantastic job,and I just encourage them to continue pushing forward and finding out as much facts as they can as we need to know. we need to know what happened. we need to know why it happened.”
Friends of the victim have established a “Spot Fund” to assist with his medical expenses and recovery: https://www.spotfund.com/story/35b654c2-a3b7-471c-b7f9-73cbc29edd86?source=s&share_location=s&SFID=gdcp5cmss&referral_id=dbd6ebc8-2bc0-4f83-b799-f2c4cff27760.