Shooting at Allen Park bowling alley leaves man in critical condition

A 34-year-old man was in critical condition after he was shot over the weekend at a bowling alley in Allen Park, police said.

The man, whose identity was not released, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, police said Sunday in a news release.

Allen Park police were called to ThunderBowl Lanes on 4200 Allen Road at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday on reports of a man who had been shot and possibly not breathing.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and crews from the Allen Park Fire Department and officers from Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate assisted on the scene, police said.

Investigators interviewed witnesses at the bowling alley and hospital, and are working to identify a suspect.

"Although in Allen Park these situations are rare and there is no active threat to the public, we understand that gun violence is still frightening to our community," said police Chief Christopher Egan in the release. "We only ask the public for their patience in allowing our detectives time to conduct a thorough investigation before we release more information on this case.

"Also, thank you to our brave Allen Park officers neighboring officers, and detectives for their quick and professional response, as well as APFD and the hospital that gave this victim the best possible chance for survival," Egan said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Allen Park police at (313) 381-8289.