Harper Woods Shooting Prompts Lockdown at Nearby Schools

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21/12/2023 22h59

Harper Woods, Mich. - A shooting incident that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 21, near the intersection of Woodcrest Street and Lansdowne Avenue has prompted an investigation by the Harper Woods police. The incident left a woman hospitalized and caused several nearby schools to go into lockdown as a precaution.

At approximately 8 a.m., law enforcement authorities were alerted to the shooting, which took place in the vicinity of Kelly Road and Woodland Street. Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered a woman inside a vehicle who had sustained gunshot wounds.

In an effort to apprehend the suspect, authorities executed a search of a residence they believed the individual may have been hiding in. However, the suspect was not found within the premises. Residents in the vicinity were advised to shelter-in-place as law enforcement continued the manhunt.

It is believed that the victim and the suspect were acquainted with each other, indicating that the shooting was not a random act. The suspect remains at large and has not been taken into custody at this time.

Law enforcement officials have stressed that the shooting was not school-related, emphasizing that the lockdowns implemented at nearby schools were conducted as standard procedure. They also expressed concern over the dissemination of false information online regarding the incident.

Following an extensive search and investigation, the lockdowns at the affected schools were lifted at approximately 12:10 p.m., ensuring that the students and staff were able to resume their regular activities.

Authorities in Harper Woods continue their investigation into the shooting, urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist law enforcement in their efforts to apprehend the suspect.

As the investigation unfolds, residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Harper Woods Police Department or local authorities in Wayne County.

The Harper Woods Police Department can be contacted at [insert contact information].

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