Shooting victim waves down driver to take him to hospital

Posted on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 : 8:52 a.m.

A 32-year-old Ypsilanti Township man was shot multiple times early Sunday, then waved down a passing motorist for a ride to a hospital.

The incident took place in the 400 block of Second Avenue in Ypsilanti, where police said the man was shot at about 3:47 a.m.

The victim was listed in critical condition at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, but he was able to talk to police, officers said.

The man told police he was in the 400 block of Second when he was shot more than once, but he didn't see the gunman.

Police said they continue to investigate. They released no information on why the man was there and whether there were additional witnesses.

AnnArbor.com