2 Dead In Detroit Triple Shooting

2 Dead In Detroit Triple Shooting – Derby & Remington

Detroit | Highland Park – January 8 2017: 3 people were shot Sunday evening on Detroit’s north end.

Detroit Police units from the 12th Precinct were called to the 20000 block of Derby at around 9:40pm on reports of a person shot.

DPD Officers noted that the address given was the same as a previous shooting where officers were shot at on November 30 2016.

Arriving units found 3 shot inside the home and described at least 1 suffering a GSW to the head. Detroit EMS pronounced 1 dead on the scene.

A second victim died at Detroit Receiving Hospital (DRH). The third victim suffered gunshot wounds to his left leg.

It’s believed at least 1 of the victims was conveyed by DPD officers to DRH.

Police say the shooter, described as a black male, skinny, 160lbs and armed with a blue steel automatic, walked into the house and asked “Where’s the dope?”, then started firing, hitting the 3 victims.

The suspect was last seen heading west on Remington from Derby.

Confirmed Shooting: Victim has GSW to head. Possibly 2 patients. DEMS/DFD has been dispatched. DPD conveying 1 to DRH. Working on location.

— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) January 9, 2017

Shooting scene in the area of Remington & Derby, 12th Precinct.

Sounds like several victims. https://t.co/aM5XIyjlOw

— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) January 9, 2017

Scene is also in the same area officers were ambushed on November 30th 2016. https://t.co/fT2NrfVCRZ https://t.co/Xmknqp3kXX

— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) January 9, 2017

20000 block of Derby, 3 people shot. Awaiting circumstances and the condition of those people. Stay tuned for more info. #BreakingNews

— Detroit Police Dept. (@detroitpolice) January 9, 2017

UPDATE on Derby – the unidentified male victim has expired from his injuries, 2 fatal victims now, 1 still pending condition. #BreakingNews

— Detroit Police Dept. (@detroitpolice) January 9, 2017