Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Flint Man Dragged To Death By Pickup

The search for suspects is under way in Flint after police said a man was robbed and then killed by being dragged behind a truck.The incident happened at the intersection of Gilispie Avenue and Buick Street around 4 a.m. Sunday.

Gary Dotson, 48, has been identified as the victim. Police said Dotson had multiple chest and head injuries.The vehicle is described as a gray newer model pickup truck with an extended cab, with rear tire fenders that stuck out.

Police said the truck was driven by a black male with a black female passenger.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Flint Police at 810-237-6929.

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If the victim had been black this would have been labeled a hate crime.

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