by A tragic incident unfolded early Saturday morning when a group entered the long-abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital. One man died after falling down an elevator shaft. The building, vacant since 2007, is soon to be demolished for a new stadium project.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall.
- An adult male died after falling down an elevator shaft inside an abandoned hospital in Detroit.
- The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the former Southwest Detroit Hospital on the 2400 block of 20th Street.
- A group of people had entered the abandoned building when the man fell.
- Police confirmed the man was dead at the scene; the medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.
- The site, unused since 2007, is scheduled for demolition to make way for a new Detroit City Football Club stadium.
- Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
