Stabbing at Detroit Family Dollar leaves three people injured

Three people sustained injuries in a fight at a Family Dollar store on Detroit’s east side on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2:12 p.m. on the East Jefferson Avenue location. Detroit police confirmed that two store employees were stabbed during the altercation. The suspect, who is also an employee, was injured in the scuffle. Medical staff listed both employees as stable.

Daniel Smith, who works at an oil change shop nearby, witnessed the scene from across the street. Smith said he visits the store daily for groceries and is familiar with the staff. He described the moment he stepped outside and saw emergency vehicles arriving from multiple directions. "Looked out there, I saw police cars coming from everywhere and she was on the ground bleeding," Smith said.

Smith stated that the woman who initiated the fight had entered the store and attacked three coworkers. He noted that such violence is rare for the location. Smith believes the lack of visible security contributes to the frequency of thefts and altercations at the shop. "They need some security over there," he said. He argued that added presence would deter criminal behavior and protect workers.

The suspect was treated on the scene. Police secured the area and interviewed witnesses. The store remained open for business after the incident was resolved. No arrests were announced immediately following the event. The two injured employees were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of their stab wounds.