Sleeping 7-Year-Old Shot In Detroit Drive-By; Suspect At Large
DETROIT (WWJ) - Police in Detroit are looking for the person who opened fire on a west side home, striking a little girl as she was sleeping with her grandmother.
The shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. Monday in the 2900 block of Monterey Street, in the Linwood/Davison area.
At least three shots were fired through the home's front window. The 7-year-old was struck in the neck. She was rushed to Children's Hospital in critical condition.
Police are now looking for a suspect who had threatened to shoot up the home. He's described as a black male, 23- or 24-years old, 5'8" tall and 150 pounds.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 313-267-4600.
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