Another Freeway Shooting In Detroit
Detroit’s West Side (6:00PM): DPD’s 6th/8th Precincts, MSP, Detroit Fire and Superior Medic 47 were dispatched to reports of an accident on the NB M39 (Southfield Freeway) and Puritan. Arriving units discovered a 20-25 year old female has been shot in the left shoulder.
Superior Medic 47 conveyed the critically wounded female to Sinai-Grace Hospital.
Superior Medic 47 Dispatch Audio
MSP Update
Non Fatal Shooting: On 7/11 at approximately at 5 50 PM troopers were dispatched to Northbound M-39 (Southfield Fwy) & Puritan Ave (Detroit) for a person slumped over the wheel.
While enroute to the scene, Detroit EMS (Superior Medic 47) began transporting the victim to a local hospital in Detroit. Troopers arrived on scene and observed a single vehicle blocking the left lane with a bullet hole in the front passenger side window.
Troopers arrived at the hospital and the victim was unable to speak but provide head movements to basic questions. She was asked if she knew who the suspect was and she indicated she did. She is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Troopers and detectives are continuing to investigate this incident and identify this suspect. No further information is available at this time.
MSP Update July 15 2020
Non Fatal Shooting UPDATE: On 7/11 at approximately at 5:50PM troopers were dispatched to Northbound M-39 (Southfield Fwy) & Puritan Ave (Detroit) for a freeway shooting. After investigating the incident, it was turned over to the WCPO for review.
Today, DEVANTE ANDREW BURTON, 28 year old male from Detroit, was arraigned in the 36th District Court on 11 felony charges stemming from this shooting. The victim of this shooting was paralyzed from being shot with a handgun through her front passenger window, allegedly by Burton.
Burton’s bond is set in the amount of $225,000 and he is currently lodged. The charges include Assault with intent to murder, Assault with intent to do great bodily harm, discharge weapon from vehicle, CCW and five counts of felony firearm.
Non Fatal Shooting: On 7/11 at approximately at 5 50 PM troopers were dispatched to Northbound M-39 (Southfield Fwy) & Puritan Ave (Detroit) for a person slumped over the wheel. pic.twitter.com/yX1K4dn3zN
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 11, 2020
Confirmed Freeway Shooting: DPD/MSP & DFD’s Squad 1 at M39 Southfield & Puritan for a traffic accident/shooting. A 20-25 year old female has been shot and is being conveyed by Superior Medic 47 to Sinai-Grace Hospital.
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) July 11, 2020
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The freeway remains closed for the investigation.