Detroit’s northwest side had a tense yesterday after shots were fired on Burt Road near St. Martin’s Avenue, leaving one person injured and a neighborhood briefly turned into an active crime scene. Officers moved up and down the block, securing the area as residents watched from a distance and tried to make sense of what had just happened. With the investigation still unfolding, officials were tight-lipped about the details.
What the police say
Detroit police told 7 News Detroit they responded to a shooting yesterday on Burt Road near St. Martin’s Avenue and are actively investigating the incident. One person was injured in the gunfire, and officers said they did not yet have a suspect in custody. Police were seen walking the block and searching for evidence. A vehicle at the scene had what appeared to be bullet holes in the rear window, according to WXYZ.
At the scene
WXYZ reported that no further information was available as officers continued to comb Burt Road for evidence. Police have not released the wounded person's condition or any possible motive for the shooting.
Context
The shooting comes as Detroit has reported a sharp decline in violent crime across 2025, with preliminary year‑end totals showing drops in both homicides and nonfatal shootings. City leaders and law enforcement partners have credited coordinated enforcement and prevention efforts for the improvement. For more on the year‑end numbers, see Michigan Public.
How to help
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Detroit police. The DPD Homicide Unit can be reached at 313‑596‑2260, and anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑SPEAK‑UP, according to the City of Detroit.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say they will release more details as they are confirmed. We will update this post when officials provide additional information.
