Detroit, MI – A tense confrontation between legendary detective Shaft and former adversary Wade Wilkins erupted late last night in a clandestine poker game held within a dimly lit backroom of “The Blue Note” bar. Sources report the exchange, which lasted nearly an hour, has sent ripples through Detroit’s underworld and raised questions about the lingering tensions between the two men.

The game, reportedly attended by a small circle of known figures including Benny “The Brick” Harrison and “Silky” Sullivan, began innocently enough. However, witnesses claim the atmosphere shifted dramatically when Shaft, seemingly unprompted, challenged Wade to a hand. Initial reports suggested a friendly wager, but the conversation quickly escalated, fueled by years of unresolved animosity stemming from their initial encounter in the 1970s.

“It wasn’t a pleasant sight, let me tell you,” said Benny “The Brick” Harrison, a long-time associate of both men and a self-proclaimed observer of the game. “Shaft, he just… stared at Wade. Like he was seeing right through him. Then, the words just came out. He said, ‘You haven’t changed a bit, Wilkins. Still chasing shadows.’”

Details of the specific accusations and exchanges remain murky, obscured by the smoke and hushed tones of the room. However, multiple sources confirmed that the argument centered around a recent string of unsolved robberies linked to a sophisticated counterfeiting operation. Whispers suggest Wade may have been involved, though he vehemently denies any wrongdoing.

“Shaft doesn’t play games like that,” Sullivan reportedly muttered after the exchange, leaning against the bar. “He’s a man of action. This was… uncomfortable. Really uncomfortable.”

As of this morning, police have not released an official statement regarding the incident. However, sources within the Detroit Police Department confirm that an investigation into the counterfeiting operation is underway, with Shaft’s involvement now a key focus. The encounter raises serious questions about the stability of the city’s criminal landscape and the potential for a resurgence of old rivalries. It remains to be seen whether this latest confrontation will lead to further violence or ultimately bring an end to the decades-long feud between Shaft and Wade Wilkins.