Did Disgruntled Customer Shoot Up Detroit Car Dealership? $10K Reward Offered
DETROIT (WWJ) - A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on the suspect who fired shots into a car dealership in Detroit -- and officials think a disgruntled customer could be responsible.
Police say the incident took place on Saturday, August 22 around 4:45 p.m. at the Elite Car Company dealership on Woodward Avenue just north of 7 Mile Road.
The gunman fired multiple shots into the north side of the building, shattering its windows. Several employees and customers were both inside and outside of the building at the time, but no one was injured.
The shooting took place about an hour after an incident involving a disgruntled customer. Employees told police that two black males and one black female entered the business and demand a free loaner car. The group explained that the woman had purchased a vehicle from the business a year ago and the engine had recently blown, according to police.
The dealership refused to give the woman a loaner, per their policy, which sparked a verbal argument. The aggrieved group eventually left the property and about an hour later, the shooting happened.
Officials think those three customers could be responsible for the shooting.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Anyone with information is urged to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-SPEAK-UP, texting "CSM" and your tip to 274637, or online at www.1800speakup.org.
