A routine stop at a west side Detroit gas station turned violent Monday afternoon when a drive-by shooting left a man in his 20s wounded, police said. Around 4:30 p.m., a vehicle pulled up and opened fire, striking the man in the legs. He was taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The Detroit Police Department has opened an investigation into the incident.
What police say
According to ClickOnDetroit, the shooting happened in the 18100 block of West 7 Mile Road when a car pulled up and the occupants began firing. The outlet reports the victim was hit in the legs and taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, where officers listed him in stable condition. Detectives told the station the investigation is ongoing and have not released a suspect description.
Police response
Authorities have not released information about a possible motive or suspects, and no arrests were reported in early coverage. In cases like this, investigators typically look for surveillance footage and witnesses as they work to reconstruct what happened in the minutes before and after the shots were fired.
Where this fits
City reporting shows Detroit recorded a notable drop in homicides last year even as nonfatal shootings continue in neighborhoods. Local data and coverage noted a roughly 19% decline in homicides in 2025 and growing investment in prevention efforts, per Michigan Public. City leaders have pushed to coordinate community-based violence intervention and prevention programs as part of that strategy. Still, incidents on busy corridors such as West 7 Mile serve as a stark reminder of how quickly violence can erupt and rattle nearby businesses and residents.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. The City of Detroit’s Rewards TV page notes tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP (1-800-773-2587) or online via DetroitRewards.tv for anonymous tips and possible rewards. Officials say tips that help move a case forward may be eligible for reward consideration.
