Suspect vehicle in Benihana parking lot shooting released by Dearborn police
Police investigating a shooting outside Benihana in Dearborn on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.
DEARBORN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Police are asking the public for help in locating at least one suspect responsible for opening fire at a group of people gathered in the parking lot of a Dearborn Benihana, injuring two people.
The shooting took place around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, outside a Benihana on Hubbard Drive, near the Fairlane Town Center.
On Thursday, Dearborn police released a photo of the vehicle allegedly involved in the shooting.
(Dearborn Police Department)
"Investigation has determined that the occupant(s) of a gold or silver Ford Explorer fired nearly 20 rounds of varying calibers at a group of people gathered near their vehicles," according to a police release.
The suspected vehicle fled the scene. However, police said the incident appeared to be a targeted attack and there is currently no threat to the public.
The two people who sustained gunshot wounds were taken to a local hospital and are expected to fully recover.
The victims' identities are not being released at this time.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dearborn Sgt. Jamison Carpenter at 313-943-2041 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.