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Police Searching For Burgundy Mazda In Deadly Double Shooting

DETROIT (WWJ) - Police are investigating a double shooting on Detroit's west side that left a man dead and a woman hospitalized.

The shooting happened just after 3 a.m. Tuesday at Hubble Avenue and Outer Drive, not far from Renaissance High School.

A silver Chrysler was at the intersection when multiple shots were fired into the vehicle. The car went on for about a block before it stopped.

A man in his 30s was fatally injured. A 36-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with at least one gunshot wound. Her current condition is unknown.

Police are now searching for a burgundy Mazda that was seen driving away from the scene at a high rate of speed. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 313-267-4600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

The intersection was closed as police investigated the scene, but has since reopened to traffic.

For the latest from the roads, stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 during Traffic and Weather on the 8s, 24-hours a day. Check for recent incidents now on the CBS Detroit Traffic Page.

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