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2 people shot during robbery at dispensary on Detroit's west side

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police are investigating a deadly shooting on the city's west side.

It happened Thursday, Feb. 20 around ‪8 p.m..‬ at a business in the 3300 block of Joy Rd.

Two male victims – ages 31 and 34 – were inside the dispensary, when three suspects entered an announced a robbery. Police say the suspects then allegedly shot the victims, killing the 34-year-old and critically injuring the 31-year-old.

After the shooting, the suspects took an undisclosed amount of marijuana from the location and sped off in a black dually truck, police say.

The circumstances surrounding this incident are still being investigated, according to police.

If anyone has any information regarding the incident, call Detroit Police Homicide at (313) 596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at (800) SPEAK-UP. A