A Center Line man is in custody after police say he shot and killed his wife yesterday, then briefly slipped away on foot before officers tracked him down in neighboring Warren.
The shooting happened on Sterling Street around 6 p.m., where witnesses told police the suspect took off on foot after the gunfire. According to Metro Detroit News, Warren officers later spotted the man and arrested him near 10 Mile Road and Hoover following a short manhunt. Authorities have not yet released the names of either the victim or the suspect.
Manhunt Ends in Warren
Police from multiple agencies converged on the area after the shooting, coordinating to track the suspect as he moved out of Center Line. The City of Center Line's Public Safety page notes the department runs 24-hour dispatch and works closely with neighboring departments on major incidents, and it lists contact information for residents who need to reach officers.
The Public Safety page also includes non-emergency phone numbers and instructions for submitting tips to local authorities, which can be found on the city's website.
What Officials Have Said
Metro Detroit News reports the timeline as starting with the 6 p.m. shooting, followed by the suspect fleeing on foot and being detained a short time later at the intersection of 10 Mile and Hoover by Warren officers. Investigators and units from area public safety agencies stayed on scene into the evening, and officials asked anyone with information to contact police.
Resources and Next Steps
If you or someone you know needs help related to domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support at thehotline.org or by phone at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
