DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police are investigating a few incidents over the weekend, including a non-fatal shooting, accidental shooting and car accident.
Here is preliminary information from DPD:
Non-Fatal Shooting – 18300 block of W. Chicago
On Oct. 17 around 11:08 p.m., a 31-year-old male victim walked up to an older model truck and began talking to a male.
Police say as the victim was standing talking, another male walked up and shot the victim. Both men then went to a vehicle and sped off from the location going east on West Chicago.
Medics then took the victim to a local hospital, where he was treated and listed temporary serious condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Department’s Sixth Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Critical Auto Accident - E. Davidson/Klinger
On Oct. 17 around 11:05 a.m. in the area of E. Davison and Klinfer, a 28-year-old male was operating a black 2009 Hyundai Elantra with a 24-year old female passenger. Police say they were traveling west on E. Davison when the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling east getting off the freeway, crossed the center line and struck the victims vehicle head on.
Both of the victims were taken to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.
The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended by officers and arrested nearly one block away from the scene, police say.
Anyone with information is asked to please call Detroit Police Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Accidental Non-Fatal Shooting – 9000 block of Grandville
On Oct. 18 around 2 a.m., an 18-year-old male victim reported that he accidentally dropped his gun, the weapon discharged and struck him.
According to police, the victim was then privately taken to a local hospital where he was treated and listed stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police Department’s Sixth Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-Speak Up.
