Police are searching for two suspects after a teen boy was shot the evening of Feb. 27 outside Detroit Edison Public School Academy on the city’s east side.
According to the Detroit Police Department, the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of St. Aubin, between Mack Avenue and Wilkins Street.
Investigators say a fight began inside the school gym and continued outside. Once outside, one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking the teen. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive.
Police say the suspected shooter did not act alone. A second individual reportedly arrived at the school with the shooter and was also armed but did not fire a weapon.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying both individuals.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 7th Precinct at 313-596-5740 or call Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Tips must reference case number 2602270372.
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- NMD Staff
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