One arrested in drive-by shooting of 7 year old girl on Detroit's westside

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - On Sunday, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in the 20400 block of Charest Detroit police say a 7-year-old girl riding her bicycle outside her house was critically injured by gunfire being exchanged between two vehicles.

According to a police spokesperson, witnesses say, there were 2 vehicles occupied by several suspects, firing shots at each other when India Williams was shot.

Family members told the media the vehicles came "flying up" the block and were swerving, with one of the cars knocking over a garbage can shortly before the 7 year old was shot.

Police said the girl was in critical condition late Sunday, but has since improved.

With a driven sense of urgency officers have relentlessly pursued and arrested one suspect in connection with the shooting of India. The arrested suspect is described as a Black Male, 22 years old. He is 6’3” and weighs 170 lbs.

We are still actively seeking at least 1 additional shooting suspect in this incident. The wanted suspect is described as a Black male, 36 years old, 6’1”, dark complexion and is bald.

If anyone has additional information regarding the shooting of India, please call the 11th Precinct Detectives at (313) 596-1140 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.