A 30-year-old woman was shot multiple times yesterday in Ypsilanti Township and rushed to a hospital, where officials say she is expected to recover. Deputies found her on a residential block and quickly got her medical help, while another team moved in on a suspect a short time later. Authorities say the case is still very much active.
According to Washtenaw County deputies, the shooting unfolded just before 6:45 p.m. on the 7800 block of Hampton Court, where deputies located the injured woman and transported her to a hospital, per FOX 2 Detroit. The station reports the victim, a 30-year-old woman, was shot multiple times. Deputies told reporters the incident stemmed from a domestic relationship and that the investigation remains ongoing.
County resources for domestic-related cases
The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office maintains a Domestic Violence Unit and Victim/Witness Services that typically work on cases arising from intimate or domestic conflicts, per Washtenaw County. Those units may become involved as prosecutors and detectives review evidence and decide whether to file charges.
Arrest and what the police say next
Police arrested a 44-year-old man during a traffic stop in Ypsilanti shortly after the shooting, FOX 2 Detroit reported. Officials have not yet released charging information while deputies continue their investigation.
More details are expected from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office as the investigation continues. This story will be updated as officials release additional information.
