DETROIT – Two people were injured following a shooting that stemmed from a financial dispute on Detroit’s east side.
The shooting occurred on Thursday (Aug. 7) around 5 p.m. in the 7400 block of Strong Street.
Detroit police Deputy Chief Arnold Williams of eastern operations said officers responded to a call about shots being fired and found one person with a non-life-threatening leg wound.
“The driver of the vehicle was the suspect responsible for the initial shooting,” said Williams. “Officers took him into custody along with another individual who was also in the vehicle and had a wound.”
Williams said the shooting stemmed from a conflict over money owed.
Officials said one person was standing in front of a house when they were shot in the leg.
The second person was shot while sitting in the passenger seat of the shooter, who fled the scene.
After the initial shot, police said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Police said they located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Saint Cyril Street and Miller Street, where both individuals were arrested.
“It’s still early in the investigation, and we don’t know exactly how the passenger was injured,” Williams said.
Williams emphasized that most shootings in the city arise from personal conflicts and a lack of conflict resolution skills.
“There’s no reason someone should be shot over money owed,” Williams said. “If violence is what they want to do, they will have to answer to us. We will hold people accountable.”
Williams noted an increase in gun violence despite recent record lows and pledged increased enforcement efforts.
“We want to ensure all citizens are safe in their homes, on their streets, and in their neighborhoods,” Williams said.
Detroit police Deputy Chief Arnold Williams talks double shooting on city’s east side