Man shot twice in head in Ferndale

Tom Greenwood | The Detroit News

Ferndale — Police believe a man who was shot twice in the head Thursday night was likely the target of a street robbery.

The shooting occurred at about 8:10 p.m. in the 1700 block of Hazelhurst in an area between Eight and Nine Mile and between John R and Woodward.

According to authorities, a man and woman had just returned to their home when the shooting occurred and were exiting their car.

“Both the man and the woman are local residents who are in their 20s,” Det/Lt. William Wilson said. “We believe they were victims of a street robbery that went bad.”

The unidentified victim was rushed to William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak where his condition is currently unknown. Police do not have a description of the shooter or of the vehicle in which the person escaped.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ferndale Police Department at (248) 541-3650.

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