Shooting at gas station on Detroit’s east side leaves 1 injured Man critically injured, suspect not arrested
A man was seriously hurt after being shot at a gas station on Detroit's east side on April 8, 2026. (WDIV)
DETROIT – A man is in critical condition after being shot at a gas station on Detroit’s east side Wednesday morning.
The shooting happened at around 9:30 a.m. on April 8 at a gas station on Chalmers Street near Houston Whittier Street.
According to police, the shooter pulled up to the man’s car, shot the man and drove away from the scene.
The victim drove himself to the hospital and is in critical condition.
A suspect has not yet been arrested.
Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
About the Author Samantha Sayles headshot
Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.
How does no fault insurance work? Michigan State introduces new Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae Detrpot Lions RB Sione Vaki returns from injury, eyes bigger role Detroit Lions’ Ahmed Hassanein ready to ‘Wreak Havoc’ in year 2 Making fire with the Michigan Science Center! 3 squirrels found dead outside iconic Detroit book store Rochester approves downtown social district to boost local Businesses Protesters are starting to gather in Dearborn before a city council meeting Cannabis dispensary wins Flock camera removal after city agreement Belle Isle Aquarium: 122 Years of stories and survival Flock CEO on regulation and privacy Thousands expected to protest at Dearborn City Council meeting Fire kills 3 at reported adult foster care home More issues on Clement Road in Northville Detroit Riverfront redevelopment: Bedrock, GM seek public input on future plans Flock CEO defends his company in interview with Local 4 Daughter renews plea for answers in father’s 2004 Detroit killing Administrator resigns following investigation into allegations against mayor 80-year-old boiler getting a fix... just in time A bug, a branch, a blackout Previous video Next video