Adrian, MI – Adrian Police Department was dispatched to the area of McVicar and East Maumee Streets for a report of shots fired on Monday. Officers responded to the scene and located evidence that a shooting had occurred.
While investigating at the scene, the victim, a 35-year-old Adrian resident, arrived at Hickman Hospital by private vehicle. The victim was later transferred to another hospital, with a non-life-threatening lower body gunshot wound.
Witnesses said that the victim had arrived in a vehicle in the area of Maumee and McVicar, and the suspect had fired a handgun into the vehicle. The victim, suspect, and several other vehicles then left the area.
During the investigation, detectives witnessed additional vehicles arrive in the area. Believing that one vehicle might contain the suspect, officers attempted to stop the vehicles, which fled.
A short vehicle pursuit ensued, ending in a foot pursuit, during which both subjects who fled were apprehended. A handgun was recovered from the fleeing vehicle. At this time, it is not believed that the firearm recovered was used in the original shooting.
Witnesses to the incident continue to provide information to the police, and the investigation is ongoing. APD says that the shooting victim has not cooperated in the investigation thus far. Several vehicles related to the investigation have been impounded and are being processed for evidence related to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, or any witnesses that have not yet made a statement to police, should contact the Adrian Police Department.
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