(WWJ) A shooting involving a security guard at Henry Ford St. John Hospital leaves one person hospitalized.
The Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department says officers were called to the hospital parking lot on Moross Road just before midnight Thursday night for a report of shots fired.
Officers found evidence that confirmed a shooting. One person was wounded and taken into the hospital for treatment. The security guard was not hurt.
Henry Ford Health issued a statement Friday morning that said:
“Early this morning, someone opened fire on one of our officers at Henry Ford St. John Hospital while he was looking into reports of suspicious activity in our parking lot. Our officer fired back, hitting one of the suspects, who’s being treated at our hospital. Any questions about the remaining suspects or the investigation should be referred to authorities. The safety and wellbeing of our team members, patients and community is our top priority, and we are grateful our officer was unharmed.”
Michigan State Police assisted in the incident with a canine track. State Police say there were several suspects.
Grosse Pointe Woods investigators say the incident is considered resolved and there is no threat to the public. However, the investigation remains active with assistance from the Michigan State Police.
Police say additional information may be released at a later date once the investigation is complete.