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As Many as 3 Dead, 7 Wounded in Detroit Barbershop Shooting

Police say three people are dead and seven others are injured after a shooting at a Detroit barbershop.
Posted at 7:45 AM, Nov 07, 2013

As many as three people are dead and seven others are hurt after a shooting at a Detroit barbershop Wednesday night.

"About 50 to 60 gunshots." "What did you think?" "That somebody got killed, you know? It was obvious, all the gunshots. That's all I heard." (Via WJBK)

The deadly shooting occurred at Al's Barbershop, apparently well-known for its gambling activity, according to police, and authorities believe the incident happened after a "gambling dispute." (Via WXMI)

According to a Detroit police spokesperson, two cars pulled up outside the shop, and people inside the vehicles started shooting at each other. (Via WABC)

"Somehow, it turned into, someone shot into the building. And that's when people rushed out of the building and went to the street." (Via Detroit Free Press)

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene inside the barbershop, and eight others were taken to a local hospital. WXYZ reports one of the wounded died from injuries early Wednesday morning.

Detroit police say they are looking for two suspects, one driving a white 2004 Impala, which may have bullet holes in the back, and the other driving the same car in black. No arrests have been made.