Shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 critically injured in Detroit's Lafayette Park neighborhood

Detroit police say two people were killed and   another critically injured in a shooting in the city's Lafayette Park neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Shots were fired around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of East Larned and Orleans streets, according to the Detroit Police Department.

The victims were parked in a vehicle when they were shot, according to  2nd Deputy Chief Rudy Harper.

About a dozen bullet holes could be seen on the parked vehicle.

Detroit Police Chief James White called the shooting a "heinous crime" and said officers were looking for a dark colored or black SUV in connection with the shooting.

City Council President Mary Sheffield released a statement calling the shooting "heartbreaking, tragic, and disturbing."

"The persistent issue of gun violence that is permeating our city is robbing families of their loved ones and creating fear within our own community. Detroiters deserve to enjoy every inch of this city without fear of violence" said Sheffield, who represents District 5, which includes Lafayette Park.

"My heart goes out to the victims and their families."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

Andrea Sahouri covers criminal justice for the Detroit Free Press. She can be contacted at asahouri@freepress.com or on Twitter @andreamsahouri. 

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