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Pregnant woman shot in the stomach in Clinton Township

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Published  January 16, 2020 9:01am EST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Police are investigating the shooting of a pregnant woman Thursday morning in Clinton Township. We're told the woman was shot in the stomach. 

The shooting happened just before 7 a.m. at the Eastwood Village Apartments, which are in the area of 16 Mile and Harper. 

Police investigating shooting of pregnant woman in Clinton Township

Police are investigating after a pregnant woman was shot in the stomach early in the morning in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

The woman survived the shooting and delivered her baby via C-section later in the day.

At last check, we're told the mom is stable and out of surgery and the baby is doing fine. It's not known how far along the woman was in the pregnancy. 

The woman was walking to her car when she was approached by a man who doesn't know her and shot her in the stomach. 

The shooter is on the run right now and a motive is not known. 

An official with Eastwood Village Apartments released the following statement: 

"We are saddened to hear about this tragic incident earlier this morning. Our number one priority is the safety and security of our residents. We are not able to comment on any pending investigation and are cooperating fully with police in their efforts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family and friends during this very difficult time."