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Passenger shot by Detroit police, driver wanted after fleeing traffic stop on city's west side

By and Amber Ainsworth
Published  November 15, 2022 5:13pm EST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

1 suspect shot by Detroit police, second man on the run after traffic stop at gas station

Police are looking for the SUV, believed to be either a Chevrolet Suburban or Tahoe with a Michigan plate of ELY 6819. Investigators say the driver of that SUV took off on foot down Strathmoor after they pulled it over.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - One person was shot by Detroit police during a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon on the west side.

According to Chief James White, the Cease Fire Team was on patrol when they saw a vehicle with an improper license plate, so they stopped it near Strathmoor Street and Joy Road. The driver fled, while a passenger ran away on foot.

Police chased the passenger before shooting him once in the thigh. He is in temporary serious condition. 

White said police are still working to determine how many shots were fired, and if the suspect shot at officers.

1 suspect wounded, another still at large after Detroit police officer-involved shooting

Detroit police are looking for an older model Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with the license plate ELY 6819 after an officer-involved shooting at Joy Road and Strathmoor.

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A handgun and mask were recovered from the scene. Police are still looking for the driver.

Suspect shot by Detroit police after fleeing traffic stop

Detroit police shot a suspect after he ran from officers during a traffic stop on the west side. He was a passenger in the vehicle. Police said the driver fled and is wanted.

Below is a photo of the suspect vehicle:

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