A fatal shooting occurred at a Detroit factory on Sunday night following a dispute between two men, resulting in the death of one individual identified as an employee of Detroit Manufacturing Systems. The victim, Harmond Ulmer, was allegedly shot by a security guard after a disagreement over a food delivery. The incident has raised concerns about workplace violence, which accounts for a significant number of fatalities in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council, assault is the fifth-leading cause of workplace deaths, with over 57,600 injuries attributed to assaults between 2021 and 2022. The incident at the Detroit factory is just one of many recent workplace-related shootings across the country, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in American society. Public health officials have declared gun violence a public health crisis, with more than 48,000 people dying from gun violence in 2022 alone. The incident at the Detroit factory has left employees fearful and concerned for their safety at work. The community in Detroit has recently experienced other deadly shootings, including at a Detroit Lions tailgate and outside the Michigan State Fair, further emphasizing the need for addressing and preventing violence in various settings.
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