Two individuals charged in fatal mall shooting case

Published July 7, 2026

Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges against two individuals stemming from their involvement in a fatal shooting at Fairlane Town Center on July 3, 2026.

Cania Cain, 19, of Detroit and Martinez Long, 19, of Oak Park, were both charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon. They were arraigned at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in 19th District Court. Cain and Martinez were issued a $75,000 bond for the charges. 

Prosecutors determined that both deceased individuals, Cameron Watkins, 19, and Keonte Seaborn, 19, both of Detroit, had produced weapons in the initial altercation. Watkins shot Seaborn with the weapon he took from Cain’s purse, and continued to shoot recklessly in the public mall. Long then shot Watkins.

Watkins also shot an individual during a struggle resulting in a non-life threatening wound. That individual was treated at a hospital for injuries and then released.

Prosecutors determined Long’s actions were carried out in defense of self and others. Both Long and Cain were charged with the illegal carrying of firearms.

Chief Issa Shahin stated, “Senseless gun violence continues to plague communities across the country. We are saddened by this entirely preventable tragedy but have to reiterate: We will expend all resources to keep our city safe and hold individuals responsible for dangerous behavior.”
 

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