The Detroit community is mourning a deeply disturbing and heartbreaking loss after a woman was found dead Sunday evening under tragic circumstances. Authorities have identified the victim as Shana Umbreit, a 36-year-old woman, whose life was taken far too soon.
According to the Detroit Police Department, officers responded to a call Sunday evening and made the grim discovery in the 19000 block of Hershey Street, near 7 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. Shana’s body was found inside a garbage bag lying in the street, a scene that has shaken residents and left neighbors in disbelief.
The Detroit Police Department Homicide Unit has since taken over the investigation. At this time, police have not released any suspect information, and the cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Investigators continue to work diligently to uncover what led to this tragic loss and to seek justice for Shana.
For those who knew her, Shana Umbreit was more than a name in a news release. She was a daughter, a friend, and a woman whose life mattered. Her death has left loved ones grieving and searching for answers, while the community struggles to come to terms with the cruelty of the circumstances surrounding her passing.
Residents in the area described the discovery as shocking and unsettling, with many expressing sorrow and concern for Shana’s family and loved ones. The tragedy serves as a painful reminder of the importance of community awareness and compassion, as well as the urgent need for answers in cases of violent loss.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—no matter how small it may seem—to come forward. Anyone who may have seen or heard something related to this case is asked to contact Detroit Police at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can be provided anonymously.
As the investigation continues, the community is asked to keep Shana Umbreit’s family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers. May they find strength during this unimaginably painful time. Shana’s life mattered, and she will be remembered with love as those who cared for her await justice and truth.