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Police: 49-Year-Old Man Killed In Detroit Shooting, Suspect On The Loose

(CBS DETROIT) - A suspect is on the loose after a Detroit shooting that killed a 49-year-old man.

It happened Thursday night at 8:40 p.m. in the 11000 block of Morang.

Police say a 49-year-old man was walking down the street when an unknown suspect approached him and shot him. The suspect then ran north on Nottingham.

First responders arrived and transported the 49-year-old man to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say K9 track was conducted but was unsuccessful.

The suspect is described as a Black man, 6'0, dark complexion and wearing black jeans.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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