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2 people killed, 1 wounded in shooting near Schoolcraft, Ashton Road in Detroit

Police say the victims were traveling on Schoolcraft when someone inside another vehicle beside them fired shots

DETROIT – Detroit police said two people were killed and one wounded in a shooting Friday night on Detroit’s west side.

The incident happened at about 7:45 p.m. Friday in the area of Schoolcraft and Ashton roads, according to a preliminary investigation.

Police said the three victims were in a Chevy Malibu traveling eastbound on Schoolcraft Road when someone inside a gray or silver Dodge Durango fired shots while traveling next to them.

A man and woman, unknown ages, were pronounced dead, and a 17-year-old boy was transported to a local hospital and listed in serious condition.

No further information has been released at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up.

Stay with Local 4 as more information becomes available.

More: Detroit crime news


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