Man shot minutes after calling Farmington police about slashed tires on his truck

Police: Man was targeted in shooting after finding his tires slashed

Police say the suspect is believed to have left the scene as a passenger in a gray Ford Fusion with heavily tinted windows and no license plate.

FARMINGTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - A few minutes after calling Farmington police about slashed tires on his truck Tuesday, a man called again to say he was shot.

Police said the victim called them around 8:15 a.m. to report that he believed someone intentionally slashed his tires at a home on Slocum Drive near Farmington Road. Four minutes later, he called and said he was shot.

Officers who responded found the man on the ground next to his pickup truck. He was taken to a hospital, where he is in critical condition. The victim was conscious when police got there and tried to render aid, but he was unable to give them anything about who might want him hurt, or dead.

Police say the suspect is believed to have left the scene as a passenger in a gray Ford Fusion with heavily tinted windows and no license plate. It happened at the townhomes near Grand River and Farmington.

Deputy Director of Public Safety Bob Houhanisin says the victim was in surgery Tuesday afternoon and in critical condition.

It happened at these townhomes - near Grand River and Farmington.

"When we arrived we found a gentleman down on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds," said Houhanisin. "We are collecting footage right now and putting together a timeline be able to establish a suspect and motive."

That first 911 call, about the slashed tires - is pointing police in the direction that this was not random.

"Absolutely we think it is a targeted attack," said Houhanisin. "We have no worries for the citizens at large. We don't believe anyone else is in danger."

The victim was conscious when police got there and tried to render aid, but he was unable to give them anything about who might want him hurt, or dead.

"We are going to try and track this guy down as soon as possible and get him into custody," Houhanisin said.

That first 911 call, about the slashed tires - is pointing police in the direction that this was not random.

"Although the investigation is ongoing and fluid, it is clear after reviewing the preliminary evidence that the victim of the shooting was targeted. Detectives are continuing to process evidence, interview witnesses and review surveillance video," said Farmington Public Safety Director Ted Warthman.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jacob Cote at 248-474-5500, ext. 2239.