DETROIT – Police said 32-year-old man was killed and three other people were wounded after a shootout Thursday on Detroit’s west side.
The shooting happened in the area of Marlowe and Midland streets near Hubbell Avenue.
Detroit police said the incident happened after a 37-year-old man assaulted a woman, who then called family members. The 32-year-old victim and his 25-year-old brother confronted the man about allegedly assaulting their sister. Police said that at some point during the altercation, a shootout occurred, resulting in all three men being shot.
A fourth person, a 46-year-old man who was at the scene, was also struck. He was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition.
The 37-year-old man fled the scene and was later taken to a hospital for treatment. He was listed in stable condition and taken into custody.
Police said the 25-year-old was listed in critical condition.
Officers are continuing to the investigate the circumstance of the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Task Force at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up.
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