Police search for suspect in March shooting at gas station on Detroit's east side

45-year-old man shot after argument on March 12

Detroit police are searching for this man in connection with a gas station shooting on March 12, 2018. (WDIV)

DETROIT – Detroit police are searching for a man in connection with a shooting at a gas station on the city's east side.

A 45-year-old man was involved in an argument around 9:30 p.m. March 12 at the Mobil gas station in the 12000 block of Mack Avenue, police said.

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When the man left the gas station and got into his white 2004 Ford Expedition, the suspect followed him and fired shots, police said. The man was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

The suspected shooter fled the gas station in a burgundy Suburban with two other men, police said. He is described as 30-40 years old with a dark complexion and braids that went to a ponytail. He was wearing a black coat.

Anyone who recognizes the suspected shooter is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.


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