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On June 14, 1990, following the Detroit Pistons' victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Finals, Detroit erupted in widespread celebrations that quickly turned violent. Amid the chaos, 19-year-old Michael Wilkins was fatally shot during an altercation in a parking lot. Reports indicate that Wilkins was involved in an argument that escalated, leading to his being shot by an unidentified individual who subsequently fled the scene.
The night was marked by significant unrest, wi ...Read More
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Michael Wilkins
Male
Detroit
MI
1990-06-16
19
Michael
Wilkins
11/22/2025
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I can't stop thinking about how dangerous that night must have been for everyone involved. It's trag... ...Read More
12/24/2024
12/24/2024
As someone who's been following the case from the sidelines, I still find myself deeply moved by the... ...Read More
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
