Monday, November 5 2012 11:14 PM EST2012-11-06 04:14:17 GMT
A man was shot to death Monday in a parking lot across from Northland Mall. We're told it happened a little after 6:30 p.m. and the victim is a man in his forties.
A man was shot to death Monday in a parking lot across from Northland Mall. We're told it happened a little after 6:30 p.m. and the victim is a man in his forties.
By Taryn Asher Fox 2 News Reporter
OAK PARK, Mich. (WJBK) -- 47-year-old Vladimir Zvynka was gunned down Monday night in the middle of the Greenfield Plaza parking lot in Oak Park. Now police have released the surveillance video captured at the scene, images they hope will lead to his killers.
A two-tone Chevy Suburban pulled into the parking lot. A half hour later, Zvynka, who worked for one of the doctors in the building, can be seen walking out. As he approached his vehicle, there was a scuffle. Zvynka was shot. The Suburban got away and was gone before police arrive.
"We certainly believe it's a botched robbery, but it's still under investigation," said Lieutenant Samantha Kretzschmar from Oak Park Police.
The surveillance video shows the suspects' vehicle arriving several minutes before Zvynka walked out into the parking lot. Police are trying to figure out if he was specifically targeted or if this was a crime of opportunity.
"We don't know if they had other business there. It is a very popular building to do business, so we don't know if he was targeted, if they were waiting specifically for him, or if he just happened to be the unlucky person that came by that they thought that they could get something from," Kretzschmar said.
That's why police want to know more about the vehicle in the video that looks similar to a nineties Chevy Suburban with a dark-colored upper body and light-colored lower body.
Zvynka, who lived in Waterford, leaves behind a wife and a daughter. His funeral is set for Friday.
If you have any information about this crime or recognize the Suburban, call Oak Park Police.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:59:19 GMT
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Some Detroiters say their neighbor is hoarding dogs. She has been accused of doing it before. In 2011, 25 dogs were removed from her home, but we're told a case was never brought.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:03:59 GMT
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:58:47 GMT
35-year-old Sabrina Gianino was found dead inside her boyfriend's flat on Wayburn in Grosse Pointe Park just after midnight on Wednesday. Police are calling the death suspicious.
35-year-old Sabrina Gianino was found dead inside her boyfriend's flat on Wayburn in Grosse Pointe Park just after midnight on Wednesday. Police are calling the death suspicious.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:59:09 GMT
Warren police raided a pet store described as a little shop of horrors. The owner is not only accused of keeping animals in filthy conditions, but keeping them in a building without working utilities.
Warren police raided a pet store described as a little shop of horrors. The owner is not only accused of keeping animals in filthy conditions, but keeping them in a building without working utilities.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
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