An 18-year-old woman was shot while attending a party on Detroit's west side early this morning, turning a late-night gathering into a crime scene. The shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. in the 19100 block of Westphalia Street. The victim was treated for injuries described as non-life-threatening and is expected to recover. Police say the investigation is ongoing and they are asking the public to step up with any information.
As reported by FOX 2 Detroit, shots were fired at about 12:45 a.m., and investigators have not released a suspect description or any details on what may have led to the gunfire. According to the station, anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Department's Ninth Precinct at (313) 596-5940.
Holiday-Weekend Policing And Recent Incidents
The overnight shooting comes in the middle of a busy Fourth of July stretch that has already brought multiple gun-related responses across metro Detroit. WXYZ reported late-June enforcement efforts downtown tied to Detroit fireworks that included detaining dozens of teens and seizing at least one high-capacity firearm.
How To Help Investigators
Investigators have still not released a suspect description or a possible motive in the case, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Police are again asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Detroit Police Department's Ninth Precinct at (313) 596-5940 so detectives can follow up.
