Among the victims of the triple shooting in Detroit was a successful music producer

DETROIT (FOX 2) – Three people were killed in a violent shooting on Detroit’s west side Tuesday evening.

Among the dead was Thomas Stephenson Mills III, who was described by family as a loving husband, father and successful studio producer. The 45-year-old has won awards while composing music for dozens of films.

A sign of how he lived his life is revealed in his favorite motto: “You have to make sure everyone is taken care of.”

During her speech Tuesday night at McNichols near Greenfield, Detroit Police Department Deputy Chief Jacqueline Pritchett did not shy away from the scene and the danger gun violence poses to a community.

“It should be scary for everyone. No one wants to be in a neighborhood where people are being shot,” she said.

Police first responded around 7 p.m. when they were stopped by two men who said someone had been shot.

They found a man and a woman dead in a building. A third victim later died in hospital.

Police believe the shooting was targeted and say there is no danger to the community.

“I just want people to know that the Detroit Police Department is very capable, we are here, we are heroes, and I am confident that this crime will be solved as well,” Pritchett said.

Police are still investigating all angles of the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800 SPEAK UP.