Two men are currently hospitalized following a shooting incident that occurred at a BP gas station in Southfield yesterday. According to FOX 2 Detroit, at approximately 5:58 p.m., Southfield Police responded to a call at the location on Southfield Road near 10 Mile Road, where they discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds.
The injured parties, reportedly not engaged in the altercation, were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. They are expected to recover, as detailed by a representative from the Southfield Police in a statement obtained by CBS News Detroit. The investigation, still in its early stages, has revealed that the gunfire exchange involved two suspects familiar with each other, per law enforcement sources.
ClickOnDetroit adds that while the victims were bystanders in this event, the gunmen had fled the scene before police officers arrived. Officials have not made any arrests and are now actively seeking information regarding the suspects involved.
Anyone possessing knowledge about the shooting or the individuals involved is urged to contact the Southfield Police Department directly at 248-796-5500 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. The push for witnesses or those with relevant information to step forward for community safety is vital, reflected by the cooperative effort of local enforcement and media in disseminating contact channels for the public's assistance.
