Eastpointe police arrest man who allegedly shot ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend

EASPOINTE, Mich (FOX 2) - - A man was arrested after he shot his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend on Friday.

The incident happened in the 15000 block of 9 Mile on January 3, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Officers discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Initial investigations revealed that the victim is currently in a relationship with the suspect’s ex-girlfriend, a situation that reportedly upset the suspect. 

Authorities say the suspect approached the victim disguised as a woman, wearing a wig, pink tight pants, a pink shirt, and a black jacket. After a brief conversation, the suspect allegedly drew a handgun and shot the victim once in the chest before fleeing on foot, avoiding security cameras in the area. 

The Eastpointe Detective Bureau and Special Investigations Unit identified the suspect and his location, leading to a search warrant for a residence on the 17000 block of Albian Street in Detroit. The Eastpointe Special Response Team, with assistance from the Detective Bureau, executed the search warrant. 

As officers attempted to enter the home, the suspect fired a shot through the front door, narrowly missing officers on the porch. Officers did not return fire, as they lacked a clear view of the suspect.

After taking defensive positions, officers negotiated the suspect’s surrender. Both the suspect and his girlfriend were taken into custody without further incident. 

The case remains under investigation and will be submitted to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for review.