Suspect held after East Side shooting
Two men were hospitalized in stable condition following a pre-dawn exchange of gunfire in the Van Dyke area.
By Grace Almasi ·
Detroit police have taken a person of interest into custody following a shooting on the city's east side. The incident left two individuals with gunshots wounds and a third with a cut that required no hospital treatment. Officers are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the early morning event.
The call came in at 4:38 a.m. on Thursday to the 19000 block of Goulburn Street. Dispatchers reported multiple victims were wounded by gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found two men at the scene. Both were transported to a local hospital and listed as stable. A third individual sustained an apparent laceration but declined medical attention at the scene.
Investigators later determined the actual shooting occurred in the 800 block of Yolanda Street, near Van Dyke Street. The parties involved drove to Goulburn Street before the 911 call was placed. This location is situated between Hoover Street and Gratiot Avenue.
Police vehicles blocked a portion of Goulburn Street early Thursday morning. The 11th Precinct Detective Unit is leading the inquiry. Authorities have not yet released the name of the person in custody.
Residents with information are asked to contact the 11th Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-1100. Alternatively, tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. The case remains active as detectives gather evidence and witness statements.
