Crime & Safety
Dearborn Police Seize Lamborghini After Passenger Fires Shots During Wedding Celebration
That person is now facing reckless discharge of a firearm charges.
DEARBORN, MI — One person was arrested after shots were fired from a rented Lamborghini during a wedding celebration Sunday in Dearborn, according to police.
The incident happened near Ford and Evergreen roads during a wedding celebration that spanned from Canton to Dearborn on Sunday, police said.
Police said dashcam video in the area caught a passenger in the luxury sports car firing shots during the festivities. Police also said the car was being driven recklessly.
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Police tracked the celebration to a banquet hall in Dearborn Heights, where officers seized the Lamborghini, which was a rental, police said.
A person was then arrested in connection with the incident after an anonymous tip, police said.
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That person, who was not immediately identified, is now facing reckless discharge of a firearm charges.
"We want the community to know that we are not going to tolerate reckless or dangerous behavior in the name of celebration. Firing a weapon from a moving vehicle — especially in a crowded area — is not only illegal, it puts lives at risk," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. "Dearborn is a city that welcomes joyful gatherings, but when celebrations turn into public safety threats, we will act swiftly and decisively."
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