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Detroit Police Release Video, Seek Gunman in Jan. 3 Home Shooting

Police seek tips using newly released surveillance video, offering a $1,000 reward.

Overview

  • The attack occurred at 4:47 a.m. on Jan. 3 on Birwood Avenue near 7 Mile Road on Detroit’s northwest side.
  • Surveillance video shows an armed man banging on the door before firing at the house and a parked car.
  • The homeowner reports the shooter’s face is clearly visible on camera, and she says she does not recognize him.
  • No injuries were reported, though bullets entered the home and left holes in doors, windows, and interior walls.
  • Police are asking the public to identify the gunman and a woman seen in a car, with tips accepted by Detroit police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP for a $1,000 reward.