CANTON (WWJ) - Authorities in Canton confirmed a victim who was shot multiple times during a suspected traffic altercation Friday evening has died of his injuries and police are now searching for the suspects involved.
Police said they were first called to the scene around 5:30 p.m. on Friday after receiving reports of a shooting along Haggerty Road between Palmer and Michigan Avenue in Canton.
The victim, a 37-year-old Belleville man as reported by WXYZ, had been shot several times over what police say was a traffic incident and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
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Police just informed WWJ that the victim has died.
Canton police said they believe the alleged shooter, an unknown male, was behind the wheel of a 2013-2017 gray Chevrolet Equinox; the vehicle was last seen driving northbound on Haggerty near Haggerty Circle.
A second vehicle that authorities suspect of also being involved in the shooting is a white, newer model Dodge Ram pickup with black trim. This vehicle was also traveling northbound on Haggerty.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Canton Police Department at 734/394-5400: at the auto attendant, press 2, then 1.
To remain 100% anonymous, callers can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
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