Monai Carter, a 23-year-old African American woman, was fatally shot inside a residence on Pinewood Street in Detroit in the early hours of May 6, 2025. Detroit police were alerted about 4 a.m. after ShotSpotter detected gunfire; officers found a wounded man leaving the home who was taken to hospital in stable condition, and later discovered Carter dead inside the house.

Neighbors reported hearing heavy gunfire and one witness said as many as 22 shell casings were recovered at the scene. Authorities have not determined a motive and say the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. No arrests have been announced and the investigation into the double shooting is ongoing.

Family and friends described Carter as a beautiful young lady who was full of life; her aunt Tiffany McCurdy called the death a senseless tragedy. If anyone has information about the shooting or saw vehicles or people leaving the area that morning, please contact Detroit police.