An early morning confrontation in Ann Arbor escalated into violence, leaving a 23-year-old Ypsilanti man fighting for his life, according to local authorities. WWJ Newsradio reports that the shooting took place near the University of Michigan, at the intersection of William and Maynard streets, approximately one-tenth of a mile from the campus, yesterday around 3:25 a.m.
Upon arrival, Ann Arbor Police found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers quickly rendered first aid before transporting him to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition. As detailed by WXYZ, the suspect is still at large and is described as a black male in his 20s, wearing a white shirt and black pants at the time of the incident.
The area was momentarily advised to be avoided by the University of Michigan's Division of Public Safety and Security, which sent out alerts to students, staff, and faculty, advising caution. These alerts were first issued around 3:53 a.m., and followed by an all-clear signal approximately an hour and a half later, as per WWJ Newsradio. The Ann Arbor Police have suggested that the incident seems to be isolated, and investigators are actively working to determine the motive behind the shooting.
Adding to the urgency of the situation, police officials are asking anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. MLive has reiterated the call for community assistance, encouraging witnesses or those knowledgeable of the shooter's whereabouts to contact the Ann Arbor Police Department at 734-794-6920 or email the tip line at [email protected].
