State police investigate domestic assault after Oakland County man pistol whips, shoots at ex-girlfriend

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FERNDALE (WWJ) -- An Oakland County man is behind bars after allegedly pistol-whipping his ex-girlfriend and firing shots at her during an argument.

At around 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Michigan State Police responded to a call from a victim of a domestic dispute who stated that her ex-boyfriend pistol-whipped her inside his car after they were arguing.

Police said as she fled his car, he fired two shots from a handgun at her, striking her car before she fled the scene.

She sustained injuries from the assault, but was not struck by the gunfire.

Troopers met up with the victim as she fled.

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The woman informed the police of the suspect's identity and he was later located and arrested at his home in the Charter Township of Royal Oak peacefully.

The suspect is currently lodged at the Oakland County Jail.

Police are currently working to get warrants to search the suspect's car and home as they continue their investigation.

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