Detroit police are searching for a suspect who fired multiple shots into a Detroit fire truck after they honked their horn.
The incident happened at around 9:41 p.m., in the area of Dexter and Oakman.
According to authorities, the Detroit Fire Department received a call for service, activated their overhead light and sirens, and began to exit the fire station. A dark-colored Chevy sedan, possibly a Cobalt or Cruze was blocking their path from exiting the driveway.
They used the fire ladders air horn and the vehicle moved out of their path. As the fire truck drove past the suspect’s vehicle, they heard shots and discovered the fire truck was struck by bullets. No injuries were reported.
The suspect’s vehicle was last seen westbound on Oakman Blvd. from Dexter.
Police say the driver of the suspect’s vehicle is described as a Black male, medium afro, last seen wearing an orange shirt or jersey. The passenger was described as a Black female, light complexion, last seen wearing a turquoise top. Five shell casing were recovered from the scene.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call the Detroit Police Department’s 10th Precinct at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
