Two Individuals Charged in Fatal Mall Shooting Case

Published on July 07, 2026

DEARBORN, MI – 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.

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 placed into custody at the hospital he transported to for treatment and then released after the Prosecutor’s Office denied charges. 

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.”

The defendants were arraigned this morning in 19th District Court before Judge Sam Salamey. Both defendants received a $75,000 cash/surety bond. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Sam Salamey. 

Commander Timothy McHale
Dearborn Police Department
16099 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48126
313-943-2237
tmchale@dearborn.gov