Detroit police investigate drive-by shooting on city’s west side

Victim shot multiple times

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DETROIT – Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Friday on Detroit’s west side.

According to authorities, a 23-year-old man and a passenger were in a vehicle near the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard when someone in the back seat of a dark SUV started shooting at their vehicle. The 23-year-old driver was shot multiple times but was able to flee from the SUV and get to a hospital.

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The victim is in serious condition.

Police said the passenger was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1040 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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