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Detroit Police Seek Assistance Finding Drive-By Suspects

DETROIT (WWJ) -- The Detroit Police Department is asking for the public's assistance identifying suspect responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred in the area of E. Seven Mile Rd. and Crusade on Detroit's east side on Sept. 19.

Two victims, ages 24 and 26, were sitting in a van talking, when a red minivan pulled alongside them, opened the side door and fired multiple times at them with a high-powered rifle. The 24-year-old victim was fatally wounded and the 26-year-old victim was listed in critical condition.

A red Chrysler minivan was stolen the day before this incident occurred when a tan sedan pulled along side the van and two suspects stole it. The van was later recovered and police have reason to believe that this was the van involved in the shooting.

Police are asking if anyone has seen the sedan, can identify the individual's in the photos or has any information pertaining to this incident, please contact Detroit Police at 313-596-2260 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAKUP.

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