Detroit police: Repo man says he shot 53-year-old who came at him with knife

Repo man taken into custody for questioning

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DETROIT – A repo man told police he shot a 53-year-old man who came at him with a knife on Detroit's west side, according to authorities.

Police said the man was at the location Wednesday morning looking to repossess a car parked in the back.

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The man said the 53-year-old came at him with a knife, so he shot him, according to officials.

The repo man is a concealed pistol license holder, police said. He's cooperating with police, but was taken into custody for questioning.

The 53-year-old man is in critical condition, officials said.