Flint, MI witnessed a tragic turn of events late Monday night when a verbal disagreement between patrons at a local BP gas station turned deadly, culminating in a shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead and an 18-year-old man injured, as reported by ABC12 News.
The altercation, which occurred inside the convenience store at the intersection of Clio Road and Myrtle Avenue, quickly spiraled out of control, subsequently, the situation took a violent turn when shots were fired around 9:30 p.m., both victims were promptly transported to a nearby hospital where the older victim was pronounced dead, the younger remains in good condition according to MSP Third District.
Flint Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred about 9:30 PM 7/1/24 in the 4000 block of Clio Rd at the BP Gas Station. A 24 Y/O man and an 18 Y/O man were shot inside the store. Both men were transported to a local hospital for medical care, where… pic.twitter.com/2x5PjrHCH2
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In response to the incident, detectives from the Flint Major Case Unit rapidly mobilized and were able to identify two suspects allegedly involved in the crime, securing their arrest during a routine traffic stop the following day, both suspects are now lodged at the Genessee County Jail waiting arraignment; identities of the suspects have not been released pending their appearance in court.
While the Flint Police Department has not released the names of those involved in the shooting, they are actively seeking information from the public anyone with relevant details about the incident is strongly encouraged to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL, as the community grapples with the ramifications of this violent confrontation, the motives behind it remain part of the ongoing investigation.
