Shelter-In-Place At Wayne State University After Shot Fired At Chatsworth Suites

DETROIT, MI—Students and faculty at Wayne State University (WSU) were ordered to shelter in place late Tuesday night, January 27, 2026, following a shooting incident at the Chatsworth Suites dormitory. The incident, which occurred around 9:58 PM, sparked a massive police response as law enforcement searched the campus for suspects who fled the scene.

As of early Wednesday morning, January 28, the campus remains on high alert while police work to determine if there were any casualties.

1. The Incident: Dispute Turns Violent

According to an official emergency alert issued by the university, the shooting was not a random act of violence but the result of a confrontation between specific individuals.

• The Location: Chatsworth Suites, located at 42 W Warren Ave, a prominent residential hall on the Detroit campus.
• The Dispute: WSU officials stated that a shot was fired during a “dispute between people known to one another.”
• Suspect Status: All parties involved in the altercation left the building immediately after the shot was fired.
• The Search: Wayne State Police, supported by Detroit Police Department units, are actively searching for the involved parties and conducting a floor-by-floor sweep of the dorm.

2. Safety Status and Shelter-in-Place

While the university confirmed the suspects had left the building, the shelter-in-place order remains active as a precautionary measure.

• Injuries: There have been no confirmed reports of injuries yet. However, police are checking local hospitals and canvassing the dormitory to ensure no students were caught in the crossfire.
• Student Reaction: The news caused significant anxiety among parents and students. On social media, one parent expressed the harrowing wait: “Waiting to hear anything more is driving me crazy, my daughter is down there waiting to come home.”

3. Timeline of Emergency Response (Jan 27-28)