Two men were injured in a shooting in Saginaw that sparked a police chase and forced a lockdown at the GM Metal Castings Facility on Washington Avenue early Monday morning.
Police say officers were already monitoring outdoor gatherings in the city’s northeast side when gunfire erupted near Potter and Roosevelt Austin. The two men hit by bullets were taken to the hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.
A vehicle linked to the shooting fled the scene, triggering a pursuit. That chase ended when the car crashed through fencing at the GM facility, prompting an immediate lockdown of the plant. One suspect was taken into custody right away, while another ran off and was found hiding in brush after a foot chase. Both men, from the Detroit area, were arrested and face firearms and resisting charges.
Pastor Joe Kinnick, who runs a local group home, said the violence is nothing new in the area. “We heard the chase, that is kind of normal for this kind of area,” Kinnick said. He added, “It used to be fighting with your fists, but now everyone is carrying a gun or knife. Having that stuff around makes it harder for people trying to come out of that lifestyle.”
A GM spokesperson confirmed all employees were safe and credited law enforcement with their swift response. The two suspects remain in custody but have not yet been arraigned.
