Dearborn, Michigan – A man has been taken into custody following a disturbing incident involving a home invasion and sexual assault in Dearborn on Sunday, according to authorities. Police revealed that the man unlawfully entered a residence near Southfield Road and Outer Drive at around 2 p.m., where he viciously attacked and sexually assaulted two elderly women.
The elderly victims were rushed to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for the injuries they sustained during the assault, as disclosed by law enforcement officials. Using evidence gathered at the scene and reports provided by eyewitnesses in the neighborhood, investigators successfully located the suspected attacker at a nearby motel. Subsequently, the officers apprehended the individual in connection to the violent crime.
While the authorities have refrained from disclosing the suspect’s identity, pending charges from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, they have assured the public that the man acted alone. Additionally, they have stated that the community is not at risk of further harm. More details regarding the incident are expected to be shared with the public in due course.
Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin expressed gratitude towards community members who aided law enforcement in swiftly capturing the perpetrator and safeguarding residents from potential harm. Chief Shahin further conveyed his sympathy for the victims and their families, emphasizing their healing and recovery process in the aftermath of the traumatic event.