Detroit Teens Accused of Shooting Woman After Car Door Tampering Confrontation
Police are seeking three juvenile suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred after a woman confronted them for attempting to open car doors.
Three teenagers are sought by Detroit police in connection with a shooting that occurred on October 14, authorities said. The incident took place in the 6200 block of Brush Street, approximately one mile east of the Detroit Police Department's 3rd Precinct.
According to police, the woman and her husband were alerted by an alarm shortly before 12:40 a.m. Upon investigation, the woman observed three boys tampering with car door handles in the vicinity. The woman then reportedly entered her vehicle to follow the suspects. She stopped her car when she encountered the boys again and proceeded to reprimand them for their actions.
During the confrontation, one of the teenagers allegedly produced a firearm from a backpack and discharged two shots toward the woman's car, striking her in the chest. The windshield of her vehicle was also damaged. The extent of the woman's injuries has not been disclosed by authorities.
Police have released descriptions and surveillance photos of the three juvenile suspects, who are believed to be between 12 and 14 years old. One suspect is described as wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt, black pants, and black Nike shoes, with a black mask covering his face and a black backpack featuring red eyes and shark teeth. The second teen was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a colorful print, green pants, and black shoes, also with a masked face and a white backpack with a geometric pattern. The third juvenile suspect is described as having braided hair and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black athletic shoes, carrying a black backpack and a white face mask.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the suspects' whereabouts to contact the Detroit Police Department or to submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.