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Suspect wounded in officer-involved shooting on Detroit's east side

Posted at 8:31 PM, Oct 10, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-11 12:51:32-04

Detroit police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting.

It happened on the east side in the 5000 block of Rohns Street, near Warren and Van Dyke.

Police say an off-duty officer was at a home in the area when he heard a commotion outside. He went to investigate and saw a man holding a gun to a woman's head – the two are believed to be boyfriend and girlfriend. 

The officer fired at the suspect, injuring him. The suspect was then taken to a local hospital. His condition isn't known.

The officer wasn't injured.

The victim is in stable condition at the hospital.

Stay with 7 Action News for updates as information is made available.