Man in critical condition after officer-involved shooting on Detroit's west side

Man was fleeing, police say

Scene of officer-involved shooting in Detroit. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A man was hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting on the city's west side, according to Detroit police.

Police said the 45-year-old man is listed in critical condition.

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Officers were responding to a report of a felonious assault on a 26-year-old and a 55-year-old in the 14900 block of Tireman Avenue.

Police said the suspect was armed and fleeing police when he fired a weapon at officers. Two officers returned fire, the man was struck and transported to a hospital.

Police said they recovered a weapon at the scene.

The shooting happened Wednesday after 8 p.m. in the 14900 block of Tireman Avenue.

 


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