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Critical stabbing: Here's what Detroit police are investigating from overnight

Posted at 9:53 AM, Aug 17, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-17 11:32:55-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Here are the incidents Detroit police are investigating Friday and overnight Saturday:

Non-fatal shooting on Winthrop

A 40-year-old victim was allegedly walking westbound on W. Chicago when people in a black Dodge Durango began firing shots at the victim.

According to police, the shooting happened in the 9100 block of Winthrop around 4:30 a.m. Saturday.

It was when the victim arrived home that he realized a bullet struck him in the leg, police say.

Police found no scene at the location. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and listed in stable condition.

No word on possible suspects.

Critical stabbing on Petoskey

A 43-year-old victim is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in the area of Petoskey and Kay in Detroit.

The stabbing happened around 3:10 a.m. Saturday, police say.

Right now, police say the hospitalized victim described the suspect as a man with locs. Officers have not yet identified or apprehended the suspect.

Dead on scene incident on Mitchell

A 56-year-old man suddenly collapsed on his neighbor's porch in the 20000 block of Mitchell in Detroit.

The incident happened around 11:23 on Friday, according to a release from Detroit police.

Medics arrived and pronounced the man dead on scene.

Police say medical examiners will determine the cause of death.