Alleged Southfield gas station shootout caught on camera, suspects charged
Food dispute leads to gunshots at Southfield gas station
It started last Tuesday inside a gas station and chicken spot in Southfield off Greenfield near 10 Mile. The customer was in all black and wore a yellow hat. Thirty-nine-year-old Allen Blair apparently felt slighted by staff while ordering chicken; that's actually what this is all over, a chicken. Police say that was when he became angry and a fight ensued.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man visiting a Southfield gas station spat at a worker, leading to the clerk allegedly shooting his gun at the customer.
What they're saying:
It happened on Tuesday inside a gas station and chicken spot in Southfield off Greenfield near 10 Mile. The customer, 39-year-old Allen Blair, got into an altercation with a clerk who was working at the time. Police said a fight ensued.
Blair was outnumbered and was pushed outside the gas station where he spat at the clerk, who police say was 22-year-old Majd Saleh. Police say Saleh responded by pulling out his 9mm and firing shots towards Blair.
"The clerk fired his weapon approximately six times. At that time, the customer did not fire; however, he retreated," said Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren.
Dig deeper:
Blair owned a gun illegally, according to police, and chose not to return fire and walked off down Greenfield. Southfield police spotted him within minutes and arrested him. Meanwhile, officials returned to the gast station and arrested the clerk.
"We are going to hold everyone accountable because this is irresponsible behavior," Barren said.
What's next:
Both men are out of custody on personal bonds.
Blair was charged with gun crimes, and Saleh was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.