Argument Escalates Into Shooting On Detroit's West Side; Gunman At Large

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Police in Detroit are asking for the public's help finding a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting on the city's west side.

The suspect and a 67-year-old male victim were involved in a verbal altercation at 1:30 p.m. on the 16000 block of Cruse -- near Puritan Ave. and Schaefer Hwy. -- on Friday. Police say the suspect pulled out a gun and fired a shot, striking the victim in the body.

The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was treated for a non-fatal injury.

Police say the suspect is Marcus Barhan, a 38-year-old black male.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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