Man Killed In Shooting Outside Dearborn Restaurant, 2 Arrested: Police

DEARBORN, MI — Two people were arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking and shooting that killed a man outside a Japanese restaurant Tuesday night in Dearborn, police said.

Hassan Salame, owner of Lama's Florist in Dearborn, was walking to his car with another person outside a restaurant near Ford Road and Greenfield around 9:30 p.m. when he was ambushed by two people and shot, police said.

Salame was taken to Corewell Hospital, where he died, police said.

The second person was not injured in the shooting, police said.

Police believe the shooting was a random act. Police did not release any additional details about the suspected shooters.

"Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the victim. Based on the information we have at this time, this tragic incident appears to have been a random act of violence," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. "We will leave no stone unturned and will utilize all available resources to bring those involved in this heinous crime to justice."

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud said Salame was a well-known florist and beloved community member.

"This tragic event has shaken our community to its core. Dearborn is more than a collection of neighborhoods; when tragedy strikes one of us, it impacts all of us," Hammoud said. "As we mourn the devastating loss of beloved community member Hassan Salame, I share my deepest condolences with his family and friends who are grappling with unimaginable pain. No resource will be spared in bringing the perpetrators to justice."

Anyone with information related to the shooting was asked to call the Dearborn Police Department at 313-943-2106. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-SPEAK-UP.