Jalen Stevens dies in fatal Detroit bar attack

Jalen Stevens dies in fatal Detroit bar attack

Fatal Detroit bar attack death of Jalen Stevens – Obituary

Jalen Stevens, a father of four, was killed early Sunday morning in a violent attack outside Chita’s Nefertiti’s bar on Grand River near the Southfield Freeway in Detroit. Stevens, went to the club to celebrate a recent job promotion when the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on January 4, 2026.

Authorities reported that Jalen was shot, while his younger brother, Glen Stevens, was stabbed multiple times and remains in critical condition. Family members stated that the brothers were innocent bystanders caught in the chaos as a crowd was pushed onto the sidewalk, where the violence unfolded.

The family has criticized the bar for failing to provide adequate security and for not contacting police until after being notified of the stabbings. Investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the attack.