Capitol Liquor

DETROIT’S WEST SIDE – One person is dead and another is hospitalized in serious condition after what police describe as a drug deal gone bad.

The Detroit Police were called to the Capitol Liquor Store at around 1:25AM after receiving a call from a female saying her boyfriend had been shot. 

According to the Detroit Police, the two victims were at the Capitol Liquor store to buy narcotics when two gunmen in a white Dodge Caravan pulled up and started shooting. 

A 39 year old man was shot several times and died at the scene. CPR was performed by arriving 2nd Precinct officers. A 34 year old woman was conveyed to the hospital by Detroit EMS Medic 2. 

The suspects then fled south on Schaefer and currently remain at large. Both suspects are described as black men, age 18-20. One is described as having a light complexion and dreadlocks, the other dark skin and wearing all black. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 313-267-4600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.