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.
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.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:01:56 GMT
We're told a woman from New York was attacked near the Majestic Theatre while trying to help someone in need. Sources say she was then carjacked, kidnapped, robbed and sexually assaulted before she escaped.
We're told a woman from New York was attacked near the Majestic Theatre while trying to help someone in need. Sources say she was then carjacked, kidnapped, robbed and sexually assaulted before she escaped.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:38:51 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:54:14 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Vladimir Zvynka
