Jalen Welch Obituary, Death – The second victim in Sunday’s Eastern Market tailgate shooting has been identified as Jalen Welch, a 25-year-old Detroit resident. This confirmation came from the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday afternoon. Welch, along with another victim, Rayshawn Bryant, 40, was killed during a violent altercation at a Detroit Lions tailgate event held in the market’s open-air venue, Shed 6. Both men were from Detroit, and authorities believe the shooting stemmed from an argument, though details about the conflict remain unclear.
According to police reports, the altercation erupted into gunfire, claiming the lives of Welch and Bryant. Bryant’s family shared that he was trying to intervene in a fight between two men when he was tragically shot. The Detroit police have arrested a suspect from Oak Park, but no charges have been filed yet, leaving many questions unanswered as the investigation continues.
Jalen Welch’s father, Mitch Welch, expressed that their family is still in the process of organizing funeral arrangements and is not yet ready to publicly discuss his son’s death. The Welch family, while coping with their loss, has received an outpouring of support from their community. A Facebook post from Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Talladega, Alabama, where Jalen Welch’s grandfather is a pastor, expressed heartfelt condolences. The church conveyed its sympathy to the Welch family, praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time, as the community grieves alongside them.
As the families of both victims mourn their loved ones, the broader Detroit community remains shaken by the violence that marred what was meant to be a celebratory event. The investigation is still ongoing, and many are hoping for justice and more clarity on the events that led to the deaths of Jalen Welch and Rayshawn Bryant.