A 61-year-old person is fighting for their life in intensive care after an assault inside a Chesterfield Township home yesterday, and one person is now in custody, according to police.
Officers were called to a residence on Williamsburg Lane at about 8 a.m. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where they were admitted to the intensive care unit in critical condition. Detectives remained at the scene as investigators worked to piece together what happened, and authorities have so far released only limited details.
According to CBS Detroit, the person taken into custody following the assault was booked into the Macomb County Jail. The outlet reported that police said the victim was still hospitalized on Sunday afternoon and that investigators have not yet released the suspect’s name or any potential charges.
Police Seek Witnesses
Per the Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety, detectives are asking anyone who might have seen or heard anything around the time of the assault to contact Detective Alexander at 586-949-3269. Police say tips from neighbors or passersby could help them firm up the timeline and fill in gaps in the investigation.
Next Steps For The Case
The person in custody will be processed at the county jail, and any formal charges will be determined by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and provides an online inmate locator for booking status, while the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office is responsible for filing charges and issuing public updates on criminal cases.
