Crime
Hospital Employee Robert Paljusevic Identified as Suspect in Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Shooting
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A hospital employee was shot Thursday morning in the parking garage of Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, prompting a temporary lockdown of the facility and nearby schools.
The incident occurred just after 7 a.m. on March 20 at the hospital located on Dequindre Road.
According to Troy Police, the suspect, later identified as Robert Paljusevic, fired a handgun five times, striking the victim twice.
The victim, a 25-year-old male from Troy, was rushed to the hospital’s emergency room, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Authorities confirmed that he is expected to survive.
Police stated that both the suspect and victim were employees of the hospital, and the shooting appeared to be a targeted attack.
Following the shooting, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Nearby schools and daycare centers were also notified and placed into a soft lockdown until the suspect was located.
The suspect fled the scene but was later found at a residence in Macomb Township on Breezeway Drive.
Officers took him into custody without incident.
Paljusevic resides at 20522 Breezeway Dr, Macomb, Michigan 48044.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the attack.
The investigation remains active, and police are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Troy Police Department at (248) 524-3477.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.