BREAKING: Two individuals are hospitalized following a shooting outside of Rockstarz 2.0 in Garden City, Michigan, just after 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The incident marks a violent start to 2026, as gunfire erupted outside the popular karaoke bar shortly after patrons celebrated the new year.
Dispatch audio reveals the frantic moments first responders faced upon arrival, finding victims bleeding on the ground. Authorities confirm that both men were quickly transported to a local hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Around 2:30 p.m. on the same day, Garden City Police arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting. However, details regarding the suspect’s relationship to the victims remain unclear at this time. In a significant response, police closed off Ford Road from Farmington to Radcliffe for hours as they investigated the scene.
Witness Randall McBroome, who was at Rockstarz until closing, expressed shock at the violence. “I have no idea what’s going on. What did I miss? Cause I was there until closing,” he said, noting that the bar had been exceptionally crowded on New Year’s Eve. “The place was just elbow to elbow.”
Local residents are grappling with heightened fears of safety following the shooting. A woman living near the bar, who wished to remain anonymous, voiced her concerns: “I’ve got kids school age, so this is kinda crazy, and it is concerning.”
As the investigation remains active, authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Garden City Police. This incident underscores the urgent need for community safety as the new year begins. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
