2 men wanted in connection with shooting, robbery on Detroit's west side

Men wanted for shooting during attempted vehicle sale

Detroit police are searching for two men in connection with a shooting. (WDIV)

DETROIT – Detroit police are searching for two men in connection with a shooting and robbery on the city's west side.

Police said a man was trying to buy a vehicle from the two men around 5:30 p.m. on March 15 in the 15000 block of Patton Street when one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and fired shots at the victim, striking him multiple times.

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While the victim was lying on the ground, both men took an undisclosed amount of money from him.

After the shooting, both men got into a black 1998 Bravo SUV and fled the scene.

Police described the first suspect as a black man, 25-30 years old, 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds. He had a light complexion, hazel brown eyes, a slim build and an unshaven face. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and a dark baseball cap on backward. He was armed with a handgun.

The second suspect is described as a black man, 25-30 years old, 6 feet tall and weighing 300 pounds. He had a dark complexion, dark brown eyes, a heavy build, an unshaven face and a bushy Afro. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a dark black dickie. He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.


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