Police: 2 shots fired in Benihana parking lot near Fairlane Town Center

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DEARBORN, Michigan (FOX 2) – Two people were non-fatally injured in a shooting in the parking lot of a Dearborn Benihana.

The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. Wednesday and appeared to be a targeted attack, Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said. The victims were shot in the legs but are in stable condition; they were taken to a local hospital.

Although the suspect fled the scene, there is currently no danger to the public, according to the police.

The Japanese restaurant chain's Dearborn location on Hubbard Drive is near the Fairlane Town Center and is about three minutes from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

The university issued a temporary emergency alert to inform students of the shooting and ask them to avoid the area.

The police also asked the public to stay away from the area during the investigation.

Shahin said investigators suspect the incident was a “shooting between the parties.” A vehicle was also hit in the shooting.

Benihana remains operational despite the incident.

No further information has been provided at this time. Stay with FOX 2 for updates.