A woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds and a boy was hurt, possibly grazed by a bullet, after a domestic assault turned violent early Saturday on the 9000 block of Garfield Street in Redford Township. Officers responded to the scene just after midnight, according to police, and found both victims injured before they were taken to a hospital. Their exact ages have not been disclosed.
According to CBS News, investigators say the assault involved a male and female who were in a domestic relationship. Police say the suspect fled the scene driving the woman's white Land Rover, and investigators are still working to get him into custody. The outlet describes the case as a developing story, and no suspect identity has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Redford Township Police Detective William Baiocco at 313-387-2582, per the same report. Redford Township maintains an online citizen reporting system for non-emergency complaints, but according to the Redford Township Police Department, active violent assaults and fleeing-suspect incidents like this one trigger immediate emergency road patrol dispatch rather than routine filings.
A Street With a Violent Recent History
This is not the first time gunfire has struck the Garfield Street corridor. In April 2026, Redford Township Police investigated a targeted shooting on the same block near 7 Mile Road, in which an occupied home was struck by gunfire with no reported injuries, as previously reported by CBS News. And in November 2023, a 27-year-old man was killed after being shot multiple times near Garfield Street and Clarita Street, a case that remained an active homicide investigation, the same outlet reported separately.
Redford Charter Township, an 11.2-square-mile suburb sitting directly on Detroit's western border with a population of 49,504 as of the 2020 Census, has logged a notable volume of violent crime in recent years. Michigan State Police statistics published in November 2025 show the township recorded 305 violent index crimes in 2023, including 236 aggravated assaults and five homicides.
Michigan's Firearm Restrictions for Domestic Violence Convictions
State law has moved to tighten gun access for people convicted of domestic violence. Under Michigan Public Act 201 of 2023, individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence are barred from possessing, purchasing, or transporting firearms or ammunition in Michigan for eight years after completing their sentence and paying all fines.
Penalties for domestic assault itself scale with injury severity. Under Michigan Penal Code Section 750.81a, a first conviction for aggravated domestic assault involving serious or aggravated injury carries up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine, while a repeat offense becomes a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, according to the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. In Wayne County, where this case would be prosecuted, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office operates a specialized Domestic Violence Unit that reviews police warrant requests, determines formal charges, and pairs victims with court advocates to help them navigate legal proceedings and compensation options.
Statewide Trends and Local Leadership
Domestic violence reports across Michigan have ticked downward in recent years, though they remain a persistent public safety concern. Statewide reports totaled 67,958 incidents in 2025, a slight decrease from 68,616 in 2024 and down from a peak of 69,608 in 2023, per Wisevoter.
The Redford Township Police Department is led by Chief Jennifer Mansfield, a 25-year law enforcement veteran who spent seven years with the Detroit Police Department before joining Redford in 2006, according to the township's official website. Her department has handled a string of high-profile violent crime cases in the area recently, including a Redford motel indictment earlier this month. Investigators have not said whether the white Land Rover used in Saturday's escape has been located, and the suspect's identity remains unknown as the search continues.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence can reach the National Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-800-799-SAFE. This remains a developing story, and Hoodline will update as Redford Township Police release additional details.
