Kevin Dean Scott, a 63-year-old man from Belleville, Michigan, was born in Detroit on March 29, 1963, to Betty Curl Scott and the late Richard Dean Scott. Raised in a faith-filled home, he was a beloved husband to his wife, Cheryl, and a devoted father to his sons, Kevin, Kristopher, and Dustin. He was also a doting grandfather to Armoni, Madison, and Harlee.
Remembered as a cherished family man, Kevin is survived by his mother, his wife, children, grandchildren, and his sisters, Karen, Deana, Samantha, and Melissa, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 27, 2026, a dispute over a lost cell phone at an illegal after-hours party escalated into a mass shooting that ended three lives. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. at a house on Prest Street on Detroit's west side, which police later described as an illegal strip club-type establishment. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, a verbal argument that began between several women inside the residence spilled outside. The confrontation intensified, drawing in other attendees, which ultimately led to gunfire.
Kevin Scott was one of seven people shot during the chaos. He, along with 45-year-old Ansley Harris Jr. and 36-year-old Donahvan Gray, both of Detroit, suffered fatal injuries. When Detroit police officers arrived at the scene at approximately 7:20 a.m., they discovered the three men unresponsive in a vacant lot next to the house, all with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced them deceased at the scene. Four other individuals—a 32-year-old woman from Detroit, a 25-year-old man from Redford, a 30-year-old man from Detroit, and a 28-year-old woman from Detroit—were also wounded by the gunfire but survived after being privately transported to a local hospital.
The Detroit Police Department's investigation led to the arrest of a suspect, 25-year-old Christopher Rafael Gouch of Detroit, on September 29, 2026. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced a 14-count felony warrant against Gouch, including three counts of first-degree murder, four counts of assault with intent to murder, and seven counts of felony firearm. At a press conference, Worthy highlighted the tragic and senseless nature of the violence, stating, "Seven people shot — three are dead — over a fight between women who couldn’t control their emotions because allegedly a cell phone went missing."
Gouch was arraigned in 36th District Court on October 2, 2026, where a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. His defense attorney argued that Gouch, a licensed CPL holder with no prior criminal history, acted in self-defense. The attorney claimed his client intervened to stop someone from being "jumped" and was then attacked himself. The prosecution maintained the act was premeditated murder. The judge denied bond, and Gouch was remanded to the Wayne County Jail. A probable cause conference was scheduled for October 9, with a preliminary examination set for October 15. In the wake of the shooting, the owner of the home on Prest Street was also charged with multiple offenses, including conducting a criminal enterprise and keeping a house of ill-fame.
Family and friends mourned the loss of Kevin Scott, holding a visitation on October 9, 2026, at Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Southfield, followed by a funeral service the next day. A graveside service was held on October 13 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. The shooting prompted community activists to organize with residents of Prest Street to address safety concerns in the neighborhood. As of October 2026, the criminal case against Christopher Gouch was proceeding through the court system.
