PONTIAC, Mich. – A shooting in Pontiac killed a 23-year-old man and seriously injured his girlfriend Tuesday, June 11.
According to authorities, a 21-year-old man was attempting to purchase items at a party store near the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Cass avenues when he was assaulted from behind by his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend, Darien Louis Bragg. The three fell to the ground, with Bragg and the girlfriend reportedly on top of the man and hitting him.
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Authorities said the man drew a handgun and fired a single shot that hit Bragg in the chest, traveled through him and hit the ex-girlfriend in the stomach.
The girlfriend, 23, was hospitalized in serious condition.
The ex-boyfriend reportedly attempted to pay for his merchandise and waited at the scene for authorities. He was detained without incident.
The shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m.
