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Man killed, possibly over Jordan sneakers on Detroit's east side

Man killed, possibly over Jordan sneakers on Detroit's east side
Man killed in shooting outside shoe store on Detroit's east side
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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday morning outside a shoe store on Detroit's east side.

Around 9:48 a.m., a male victim in his 20s was shot in the area of 7 Mile Road and Gratiot. Police say an argument began between the victim and the suspect inside the building then continued outside. The suspect then fired a shot at the victim, fatally wounding him.

Family members says the victims is 32-year-old Dale Johnson of Clinton Township. He had been shot in the head, chest and stomach.

Police say the dispute was possibly over a pair of Jordan sneakers.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a gray sweatsuit and possibly driving a white Mercury Marquis sedan.

DPD is still talking with witnesses and searching for the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing.