Man shot during robbery on Detroit's west side

43-year-old man treated for non-life-threatening injuries

DETROIT – A 43-year-old man was shot Friday night during an armed robbery in the 15000 block of East 8 Mile Road on Detroit's west side, police said.

The man was walking to his vehicle at 10:20 p.m. Friday when a man approached him and demanded money, according to officials. Police said the victim was shot once before the gunman fled the scene.

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The victim was treated for a non-life-threatening injury, police said.

Detroit police are searching for a black man who is 6 feet tall, has a medium build, short braided hair and a trimmed goatee. He was wearing all black clothing and a blue bandana.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit police at 313-596-5940.

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