Pursuit in Detroit after shooting at O’Hair Park results in 5 arrests
By: Five people were arrested, one of whom sustained a gunshot wound to the lower leg, after a shooting led to a pursuit in Detroit.
The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 5) at 2:37 p.m. when officers from the Detroit Police Department’s 8th Precient were dispatched to the area of Grandville and Trojan avenues regarding a man shooting at people inside O’Hair Park.
Additional information indicated that the involved man was in a gray Jeep Cherokee, and that a second individual was also seen in a second Jeep Cherokee.
A search ensued when officers encountered the gray Jeep that fit the description of one of the vehicles. Officials said they attempted to stop the Jeep, but the pursuit ensued.
Officials say a DPD officer in the area fired at least one round as the vehicle headed toward and subsequently around the officer’s vehicle.
The pursuit continued for several blocks before stopping due to a flat tire. At that point, the occupants fled the vehicle before they were located and arrested.
The person who was shot in the leg was transported to Sinai Grace Hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Officials say they’ve located four guns, including one AR-style long gun and one AR-style pistol.