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FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department responded to shots fired in the downtown area in the early morning hours of April 13.
According to a press release, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13, Ferndale officers were on foot patrol when they heard multiple gunshots in the alley between West Nine Mile Road and West Troy Street.
Officers were able to locate a male victim from Warren at the rear entrance of the Orchid Theatre, 141 W. Nine Mile Road.
“Officers immediately rendered lifesaving aid until Ferndale Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on scene,” Ferndale police said in a prepared statement. “The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.”
Ferndale police stated the preliminary investigation revealed that the Warren resident was shot by a suspect in an unknown vehicle that fled the scene immediately following the incident.
“Our officers responded within seconds of hearing gunfire and immediately rendered lifesaving aid to the victim,” Deputy Chief David Spellman said in a prepared statement. “Their quick response stabilized the victim until Ferndale Fire arrived. We want to thank Ferndale Fire, the Michigan State Police, and the Hazel Park, Oak Park, and Royal Oak police departments for their assistance during the incident.”
Ferndale police are asking anyone who has information on the shooting, was a witness to the shooting or who has video footage from the area to contact the department’s detectives at (248) 541-3650, Ext. 5.
