Man shot in head outside Detroit strip club could be victim of shootout, police say

He was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition

DETROIT – A man found across the street from a strip club with a gunshot wound to the head could be a victim of a shootout, according to police.

The victim was found in a parking lot across from Hard Body's in the 1400 block of Michigan Avenue and Tarnow Street just before 2 a.m. Saturday. He was transported to the hospital in extremely critical condition.

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The victim, described as a man between the ages of 20 and 25, was wearing a white T-shirt, white pants and red shoes. A pistol was found on the ground near him.

Police also said they recovered .223 rounds and spent .40-caliber shell casings at the scene. They believe the victim, the shooter and possibly more suspects engaged in a shootout.


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