Suspect sought after six shot at Lathrup Village house party

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Lathrup Village Police Department responded to a call at approximately 12:20 a.m. June 15 for a shooting with six victims at a house party in the 17000 block of Margate Avenue. 

The Lathrup Village police, with the assistance of the Southfield Police Department, arrived at the scene and rendered aid to the victims. Of the six young adults shot, four of them sustained wounds that were not life-threatening, and two of them were shot multiple times and are in critical condition at a local hospital, where they are expected to survive.

Though no suspect has been arrested yet, the Lathrup Village Police Department stated that they have “information to lead us to believe that this was an isolated targeted attack and that there is no further danger to the public.”

“Our deepest concerns go out to the victims and their families affected by this senseless act of violence. We are profoundly saddened and stand in solidarity with those who are impacted,” Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett stated in a press release issued June 16. “This incident is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that uncontrolled gun violence can have on our community. It is a heartbreaking and unacceptable means of addressing conflict. We must come together to find better ways to resolve our differences and ensure the safety of our residents.”

Garrett added that the Lathrup Village Police Department is “working tirelessly” to uncover more information about this case and remains committed to transparency with the public. 

“I urge our community to support one another and to engage in open dialogue about how we can prevent such tragedies in the future. Let us work together to ensure that Lathrup Village remains a safe and peaceful place for all its residents,” Garrett stated. 

The Lathrup Village Police Department is asking anyone with information about this crime to contact the detective bureau at (248) 663-6031 or Lt. Michael Zang at mzang@lathrupvillage.org.