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Police: Possible family of unidentified victim found after Detroit random shooting spree

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Police say they believe they've found the family of a victim in Sunday's shooting spree in Detroit who they were working to identify.

According to police, the shooting spree started around 4:45 a.m. near 7 Mile and Wyoming. That's where they believe a 28-year-old man was fatally shot by the suspect.

About 30 minutes later and three blocks away, a woman in her 40s was shot and killed near Margarita and Wyoming. Police were not immediately able to identify her and released a sketch of the victim with a description.

Thursday evening, police told 7 Action News that they possibly found the victim's family. They are not publicly identifying her at this time, but say they plan to Friday.

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Since the victim's family may have been found, 7 Action News has removed the sketch and description of the victim.

The Detroit Police Department is asking anyone with information to call 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.