Incident Overview When

Incident Overview

• When & where: On Monday night, August 18, 2025, just before 8 p.m., a gathering meant to honor a recently deceased friend turned deadly at Latham Playground, near Moffat Avenue and Seneca Street on Detroit’s east side.WDIVHoodline

• A burgundy Chrysler 300, reportedly with a flat tire, drove by the event and opened fire on the mourners.HoodlineWDIV

Casualties & Eyewitness Reports

• Victims:

  • A 26‑year‑old man, identified as Daniel Avery, was fatally shot.WXYZ 7 News Detroit

  • Two women in their mid‑ to late‑20s were seriously wounded and taken to local hospitals.WXYZ 7 News DetroitWDIVCBS News

• Shell casings from both handguns and rifles were recovered—scattered in three areas around the venue—and investigators believe over 100 rounds may have been fired.WDIVHoodline

The Victim

• Daniel La Sean Avery, also known by his stage name “Bandgang Boom,” was a well-known local rapper attending the repast when the shooting occurred. He was remembered fondly by his mother, who called him “kind, sweet, caring and lovable” and noted he was a father of five.WXYZ 7 News Detroit

Investigation & Community Response

• Authorities confirmed the repast was not a sanctioned event and are actively seeking any witnesses or information that could assist with the investigation.WXYZ 7 News DetroitWDIVHoodline

• This senseless violence has left the community reeling. One resident described the fear setting into neighborhood life, with even seniors afraid to sit on their own porches.WXYZ 7 News Detroit

Summary of Key Facts