Armed Robber Opens Fire After Victim Hands Over Wallet, Cell Phone
DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit police are searching for a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint and then shot the victim after he complied.
The incident took place around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 5700 block of Fischer, in an east side neighborhood just south of I-94 and Gratiot Avenue.
According to police, the 45-year-old victim was sitting inside his vehicle when the suspect approached and knocked on the window. The victim told police he rolled down the window and the suspect asked for a cigarette.
As the victim was about to give the suspect the cigarette, the suspect produced a gun and told the victim to give him everything, police said.
The victim complied, handing over his wallet and cell phone, and was then shot buy the suspect, who took off on foot.
The victim received treatment for a gunshot wound and is expected to recover.
Police are now trying to identify the suspect. He's described as a black male with a medium complexion, about 20-years-old, with a thin to medium build. Despite releasing the suspect's photo, police say they do not know who he is.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or who has any other information is urged to contact police at 313-596-1616 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
