{"id":323912,"date":"2026-05-20T03:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/323912\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T03:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:08:07","slug":"parking-lot-safety-tips-following-random-carjacking-shooting-of-mother-in-oakland-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/323912\/","title":{"rendered":"Parking lot safety tips following random carjacking, shooting of mother in Oakland County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Ingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office is urging residents to stay alert and take precautions while walking through parking lots and parking garages, especially when alone, following a violent carjacking and shooting in Oakland County.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The warning comes after a woman in her 40s was seriously wounded Tuesday evening (May 19) during a random carjacking outside Baldwin Commons Plaza in Orion Township. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said investigators believe the suspect had been waiting in the parking lot, looking for a victim, before approaching the woman as she walked with her young son.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/2026\/05\/20\/man-who-fled-after-shooting-woman-in-random-oakland-county-carjacking-arrested-following-police-pursit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/2026\/05\/20\/man-who-fled-after-shooting-woman-in-random-oakland-county-carjacking-arrested-following-police-pursit\/\">Police said the suspect, a 23-year-old man from Ann Arbor, confronted the woman, shot her, and stole her vehicle before fleeing<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Deputies later tracked the vehicle using Flock camera technology and arrested the suspect after a chase and foot pursuit in Groveland Township.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The woman underwent surgery after suffering a gunshot wound near her hip. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Her young son witnessed the attack and ran into a nearby store for help, Bouchard said.<\/p>\n<p>Sheriff\u2019s office urges awareness<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In response, the Ingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office urged people to remain aware of their surroundings when using parking lots and garages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cParking lot criminals are usually opportunists who look for the easiest person to victimize,\u201d the sheriff\u2019s office said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Deputies recommend taking a few moments to observe the area before leaving or returning to a vehicle and avoiding distractions while walking alone.<\/p>\n<p>Parking lot safety tips<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dei.ingham.org\/courts_and_sheriff\/sheriffs_office\/practice_safety_in_parking_lots_and_garages.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The sheriff\u2019s office shared the following safety tips<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Check surroundings for suspicious people before exiting a building or vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Walk confidently and briskly.<\/p>\n<p>Scan the area around your vehicle before approaching it.<\/p>\n<p>Keep keys in hand before reaching your car.<\/p>\n<p>Use the buddy system whenever possible, especially at night.<\/p>\n<p>Check the backseat before entering your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit &#8211; 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