Detroit resale shop owner shot to death

Man shot inside Livin' Barn Flea Market on 7 Mile Road near Marx Street

DETROIT – A gunman opened fire on a resale shop owner Tuesday night, killing him inside the business on 7 Mile Road near Marx Street on Detroit's east side.

Two men walked into the Livin' Barn Flea Market about 7:10 p.m. and asked about making a purchase. That's one of them took out a gun and shot the owner in his chest.

The 45-year-old owner had just taken over the business after his grandmother died, Local 4 has learned.

No arrests have been made.

Detroit police are searching for two males with the following descriptions:

-- Black male, between 20-30 years of age, medium complexion, thin build, light mustache, weight 170 pounds, wearing a black knitted cap, white shirt, blue jeans and armed
-- Black male, no further description at this time

Anyone with information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.

Stay with ClickOnDetroit.com and Local 4 for more information as it becomes available.


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