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Man Robbed, Fatally Shot On Detroit's West Side

DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit homicide detectives are working a case in the city's historic Woodbridge neighborhood.

Investigators say a man in his 50's was robbed and shot just before 7:30 p.m. Monday near Lysander and Avery streets on the city's west side. He was declared dead at the scene.

A neighbor who lives in the area said the victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was in the area visiting a relative.

The suspect, who allegedly had an assault weapon, remains at large.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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