LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The All-American Junior Sheep Show returned to Michigan on Sunday at the Michigan State Livestock Pavilion in Lansing.

The All-American Junior Sheep Show is the largest in the U.S. This was the fifth time the state of Michigan has hosted the event.

The show consists of kids of all ages showing off their sheep and skills.

“You get hooked and this was what we’re finding when we move it to various parts of the country,” said Judy Moore an executive committee member for the All-American Junior Show. “We find that once a family comes they want to come every year no matter where it’s at. So it’s a lot of fun for the kids. The kids have fun. It’s a lot of hard work. A lot of time and effort goes into their animals, but yet when they get here they want to come again another year.”

Next year’s event for the show will be hosted in Springfield Illinois.

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The fatal shooting took place Sunday morning at a block party on Detroit’s east side, according to a release from the Detroit Police Department.

DETROIT — Two people are dead and more than a dozen others were injured after a shooting Sunday in Detroit, according to Michigan State Police, the latest deadly incident involving the use of firearms in the nation.

The shooting took place Sunday morning at a block party on Detroit’s east side, according to a release from the Detroit Police Department. An earlier release from Michigan State Police on social media said there were 19 injured victims and two fatalities.

A 20-year-old woman, who was shot in the head, and a 21-year-old man who was shot in the back were killed, according to WDIV-TV, which also reported the woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man pronounced dead at the hospital.

Among the injured is a 17-year-old girl in critical condition, 13 people in temporary serious condition, and three in stable condition, according to WDIV.

No one is in custody, according to the Michigan State Police.

“The violence at several block parties over the last three days has been heartbreaking for this city,” Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. “Young people and innocent neighbors are being put at risk every weekend. Chief (James) White and I will hold a full briefing tomorrow to discuss this spike in violence at these events and our plans to address it.”

John Roach, Duggan spokesman, said they understood there were other instances of violence at other block parties over the weekend. Specific details were not immediately available.

The topic will be addressed at a press conference slated for Monday, Donakowski told the Free Press.

‘We can’t continue to have this level of violence’

City Councilman Scott Benson lives just a couple blocks away from where the shooting took place and said he was “shaken” on Sunday. He was asleep when it happened but he’s heard of a block party spilling over, yelling, and screams for help in reports from his community leaders.

He was told multiple guns were recovered from the scene — nine, according to his information. Benson questioned why anyone would feel the need to bring a gun to a block party.

“Phone, keys, gun? Why is the gun on the list?” he said, urging: “We can’t continue to have this level of violence.”

George Preston, President of the Mohican Regent Homeowners Association, which organizes monthly meetings to encourage residents to come up with solutions that affect their communities, lamented the deadly shooting.

“It’s heartbreaking to see that someone has lost their life here,” said Preston, who plans on talking and listening to community members about the violence in the neighborhood.

Michigan State Police is assisting the Detroit Police Department in investigating the shooting and asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-773-2587.

Fourth of July weekend shootings across the US

Violence and mass shootings surge during the summer months as temperatures rise and people gather in large crowds for activities. Each year, the Fourth of July ranks as the most violent day of the year, according to Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox.

The Gun Violence Archive — which records gun violence incidents — defines mass shootings as a minimum of four victims, excluding the suspect, injured or killed by gunfire. Since the Fourth of July, at least 16 people were killed and 167 injured in several shootings across the country, according to the most recent data from the Gun Violence Archive.

These incidents include a shooting in Florence, Kentucky, that left four people dead and three people injured at a 21st birthday party on Saturday.

A series of unrelated shootings also occurred around Chicago following Fourth of July celebrations. The largest shooting happened at around 12:15 a.m. Friday, when eight people were wounded after two people exchanged gunfire.

Contributing: Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY

Jalen Williams is an intern at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com. Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. She has covered various topics, from local businesses and government in her hometown, Miami, to tech and pop culture. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her on X, formerly Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz

Pro Football Network came out with their latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft that featured four Michigan football players going in the first round. While ESPN’s first ’25 mock draft had three Wolverines — all three went in the top 15. Whereas in the PFN’s mock draft, only one Wolverine was selected in the top 15 and the others were later draft picks.

Let’s dive into where the four Michigan players ended up going in PFN’s 2025 mock draft.

This feels like an A+ fit for Johnson. Until New England can figure out its offensive woes, the Patriots will have to continue to rely on their defense. If the Patriots could add the top cornerback to their roster and build around him for the future, it would be excellent for both parties. Johnson locked down two of the top receivers last season when Michigan faced Ohio State and Washington. Johnson allowed just three catches when he covered Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze — including an interception.

Yeah, I don’t see Mason Graham dropping this far, but if he did — a homerun for the Rams. Graham is arguably the top-ranked interior defensive lineman in college football. The junior had a 90.0 PFF grade last season and was among the best as a sophomore who rotated with Kris Jenkins and Kenneth Grant. Graham is going to play the bulk of the snaps in 2024 for the Wolverines and will likely make an even bigger impact on the field. Graham is sneaky good at getting to the quarterback as a DT and is one of the best run-stuffers there is.

ESPN did not feature Kenneth Grant in the first round of its 2025 mock draft, but it’s likely he is. The Falcons have gone after the offensive side of the football in recent drafts, but it’s time for Atlanta to shift its focus to the defense. The Falcons need someone to clog the middle and that’s exactly what big Kenneth Grant can do. An underrated athlete, Grant is right up there with Mason Graham at stuffing the run and is just as good at bringing down the quarterback. His speed will shock many people.

Not sure Colston Loveland drops this far, but once again, if he does — a homerun pick for the Packers. Loveland is viewed by many as the top tight end in the country and is going to be the top target on the Michigan offense in 2024. He was already a safety blanket for J.J. McCarthy last year with guys like Roman Wilson and Cornelius Johnson on the team. But now that McCarthy is gone, Alex Orji — or whoever starts — will be looking Loveland’s way plenty. He is an all-around tight end who blocks well but has elite hands too.

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