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Three People Wounded in East-Side Drive‑By in Detroit

ShotSpotter's alert brought officers to the 11000 block of Whithorn Street before 911 calls were received.

Overview

  • Three adults were shot outside a home on the 11000 block of Whithorn Street and were taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, with one man in critical condition.
  • Detroit police say the city's ShotSpotter gunfire detection system gave the first alert and allowed officers to reach the scene faster than waiting on multiple 911 calls.
  • Investigators say the victims appear to have been targeted, have not identified a suspect, and describe only a black SUV as the vehicle involved.
  • Police describe the incident as isolated and are asking anyone with information to contact the Detroit Police Department's 9th Precinct or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP for anonymous tips.
  • The shooting comes after the city recently expanded ShotSpotter coverage and follows earlier clusters of violence that drew federal partners to some probes, a shift that may change how cases are investigated and linked.