Ferndale Police Seek Info in Shooting Outside Orchid Theatre
(Ferndale Police, April 13, 2025)
Ferndale, MI – On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Ferndale Police Officers were conducting a foot patrol in the downtown area when they heard multiple gunshots fired in the Woodward alley between Nine Mile and East Troy Street.
Within less than a minute, officers located a male victim from Warren, near the rear entrance of the Orchid Theatre, located at 141 West Nine Mile Road. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the groin area.
Officers immediately rendered lifesaving aid until Ferndale Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was shot by an unknown suspect, in an unknown vehicle, which fled the scene immediately following the incident.
“Our officers responded within seconds of hearing gunfire and immediately rendered lifesaving aid to the victim,” said Deputy Chief David Spellman. “Their quick response stabilized the victim until Ferndale Fire arrived.We want to thank Ferndale Fire, the Michigan State Police, and the Hazel Park, Oak Park, and Royal Oak police departments for their assistance during the incident.”
The Ferndale Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals responsible. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has video footage from the area, or has information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Ferndale Police Department Detectives at 248-541-3650, extension 5.
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