Have You Seen This Car? Police Seek Suspect Vehicle In Detroit Resale Shop Killing
DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit police have released photos of a vehicle in hopes of catching a killer.
The owner of a resale shop was gunned down in his store in 1700 block of E. 7 Mile Road near Dequindre shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
According to police, two men got into an argument with the 45-year old owner of Linn Bonn Flea Mart, when one of the men pulled a gun and shot the man in the chest several times, fatally wounding him.
Both suspect fled the scene, possibly in a dark red or maroon-colored sedan caught on security footage obtained by police. It appears to be a 4-door Pontiac Grand Prix.
Suspect number one is described as a black male in his 20s or 30s, around 6 feet, 1 inch tall with a medium brown complexion. He was wearing a white t-shirt, black sweatpants and black shorts. Suspect number two is described only as a black male.
The victim's name was not immediately released. It was reported that he had just recently taken over the business from a relative.
Police have not yet discussed a motive for the crime. It wasn't immediately clear if anything was taken from the store. An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who recognizes the vehicle in the photos, thinks they might know the suspects, or who has any information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-SPEAK UP.
