ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Allen Park Police Chief Chris Egan confirms the department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting Saturday night outside of Thunderbowl Lanes.
On January 27 at approximately 11:33 p.m., officers from Allen Park, Melvindale and Lincoln Park police departments responded to a parking lot in the 4200 block of Allen Road in Allen Park following reports of gunshots.
Once on the scene, police found a 34-year-old male not breathing and suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The suspect or suspects fled the scene.
Police say they believe a verbal argument occurred prior to the shooting.
Officers and personnel from the Allen Park Fire Department rendered aid to the victim who was taken to a local hospital where he is listed as critical but stable.
The investigation remains ongoing and investigators have identified several persons of interest that are being questioned.
The Downriver Violent Crimes Task Force was activated and will conduct the criminal investigation along with Allen Park Police Departments' Detective Bureau.
"Although there is no longer an active threat to the public, we understand that these rare situations in Allen Park are frightening to our community. We ask the public for their patience as we conduct a thorough evidence-based investigation," Allen Park police said.
If you have any information about this incident, please call Allen Park police at (313) 386-7800.
