Detroit police made mass arrests Friday following the slaying Wednesday on the city's east side of a young woman, Aundrea Garland, 18, who died from a hail of gunshots, the Detroit News reports.
Police suspected it was a gang-related shooting and had vowed to crack down on gang activity in the area.
The News reported that on Friday "Operation Aundrea Garland" produced 20 felony arrests, two confiscated handguns and 10 misdemeanor arrests, among other action and discoveries.
“The citizens in the city of Detroit deserve safety and security in their community. To achieve this, the Detroit Police Department launched Operation Aundrea Garland and will continue to purge this infiltration of violence,” read a statement released by DPD officials. “We will not stand idly and tolerate these senseless killings by cowards who have no regard for life.”
