On September 15, 2024, at a tailgate gathering near Eastern Market in Detroit, 40-year-old Rayshawn Palmer was killed while trying to stop an escalating fight. Palmer, a father of six described by his family as a peacemaker, stepped between two men who were arguing when one man drew a firearm and the other returned fire. A single bullet struck both 25-year-old Jalen Welch and Palmer; Palmer died from his wounds.

Detroit Police, already managing traffic nearby for the Lions game, arrested the shooter at the scene and recovered two weapons. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office later decided not to file criminal charges, citing self-defense. Palmer’s family has since pursued civil remedies, alleging negligence by Eastern Market Corporation, event organizer Bullseye Event Group, and contracted security firm Shield Security Consultants and Protection Services, LLC for failing to provide adequate security.

Does anyone have information about the tailgate, the security arrangements that day, or knew Rayshawn Palmer and can help shed light on what happened?