Robbery suspect shot by police after he pointed gun at them on Detroit's west side

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting of an armed robbery suspect in the area of Schaefer Hwy and W. Chicago Friday night.

According to DPD, patrolling officers spotted what they believed was a robbery in progress. When they confronted the suspect outside the store, police say he pointed a gun at them. Officers fired and struck the suspect, who was conveyed to a nearby hospital.

The suspect, a man in his 30s, is listed in temporary serious condition. No officers or civilians were injured in the incident.

Capt. Michael Chambers said it was a "great job by officers."

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