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Person of interest being questioned in shooting that killed 3 people at Detroit Coney Island

Suspected gunman in custody, 4th victim in critical condition, person of interest being questioned

DETROIT – Surveillance video from inside A Eagles Coney Island on Dexter Avenue near Joy Road shows the shooter and a 23-year-old woman who may have been an accomplice.

UPDATE: Detroit man charged with first-degree murder after Coney Island shooting killed 3, injured 1

Four men between the ages of 20 and 34 were shot Sunday night. Three of them were shot inside the restaurant. The fourth one was shot in the parking lot when the gunman fled. Three men died and a fourth, a 28-year-old man, is in critical condition.

Video from inside the restaurant shows the shooting. The shooter is shown wearing a red shirt with his back to the camera. When a man in a gray hoodie moves, the gunman steps forward and fires.

The 27-year-old gunman was arrested within 7 hours of the fatal shooting. Police were looking for the woman who was with him. She may have driven him away from the shooting.

On Tuesday morning, the police chief said they have found her and are questioning her.

“We need her to come in so we can have a conversation,” said Detroit Police Chief James Craig. “Three deaths, senseless shooting. Our hearts and prayers go out to each of the family members of those victims.”

Craig said the woman was on parole.

Anyone with information on this deadly shooting needs to contact Detroit police.

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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.

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