Crime
Video Shows Moments Eddie Jawad Shot in Targeted Attack Outside Macomb Township Mansion
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A well-known Metro Detroit businessman with longstanding ties to the Dearborn Arab American community was shot Tuesday morning in what authorities believe was a targeted attack outside his residence in Macomb Township.
The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Eddie Jawad, a respected entrepreneur who owns more than 20 Pit Stop gas stations across Metro Detroit under major fuel operators including Circle K, Speedway, 7-Eleven, Meijer, and Kroger.
Deputies from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire around 10:15 a.m. near 24 Mile and Foss Roads.
Upon arrival, officers found Jawad suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driveway of his $1.9 million mansion.
Jawad was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition, according to officials.
Jawad’s wife, Khadije Jawad, told investigators that the shooter ambushed her husband from behind a row of bushes as he exited his home.
She emphasized that the incident was not a robbery, but rather a deliberate and targeted attack.
Aerial footage from the scene showed a black SUV parked on the grass near the home’s entrance, its driver’s door left open as investigators searched the property.
Dozens of deputies were seen combing through the estate’s circular driveway, manicured lawns, and gated perimeter.
Detectives believe the suspect fled in a dark-colored SUV, which was last seen heading east on 24 Mile Road from Wellington Valley Drive immediately after the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or home security footage from the area to contact the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office at (586) 307-9358.
Jawad, a fixture in Metro Detroit’s business community, has spent over three decades building a successful network of gas stations and convenience stores.
He is widely recognized for his entrepreneurial leadership and community advocacy, particularly in the Arab American community centered in Dearborn.
Just months before the attack, Jawad made local headlines for publicly opposing the construction of a proposed Sheetz gas station near 23 Mile Road and North Avenue.
During a Macomb County Planning Commission meeting in June, Jawad spoke out against what he described as unfair advantages given to large corporate chains over small business owners.
“They see it’s a six- or seven-million-dollar development and their eyes just glow — no matter the cost now or later for residents, neighbors, or commuters,” Jawad said at the time.
Community advocate Hassan Aoun later praised Jawad for his courage in challenging county officials and sparking broader discussions about fairness and transparency in local development.
As of Tuesday evening, no arrests have been made. Detectives continue to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting, which they say was carefully planned and personally targeted.
Authorities have increased patrols in the surrounding area as the investigation remains active.
Norfolk, Virginia — Authorities have identified the instructor killed during Thursday’s shooting at Old Dominion University as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired U.S. Army officer who had returned to the university to serve as an instructor with its Army ROTC program.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:43 a.m. on the university’s campus in Norfolk. Police responded after receiving multiple emergency calls reporting an active shooter inside Constant Hall.
According to law enforcement sources, the suspect—identified by authorities as Mohammed Jalloh—entered the building and walked through the hallway before approaching a classroom where an Army ROTC session was underway.
The suspect reportedly asked individuals inside whether he had arrived at an ROTC class. When someone confirmed that it was, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the class instructor.
Voorhees University confirmed in a public Facebook statement that the victim was Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, noting the tragedy has personal ties to the institution.
“This tragedy is felt especially close to home for us, as the victim, Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, was the son-in-law of Voorhees University Trustee and alumnus Dr. Dan Martin,” the university wrote in its statement. “We lift Dr. Martin and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of unimaginable loss.”
Shah was a native of Staunton and began his military career by enlisting in the United States Army in 2003 as an aviation operations specialist.
In 2005, he enrolled at Old Dominion University, where he later received his Army commission in 2007. Shah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in military science.
Following his commissioning, Shah served extensively in Army aviation. According to his alumni profile at ODU, he earned the Army Aviation Senior Aviator wings, logging more than 1,200 flight hours across three different aircraft and accumulating over 600 combat flight hours during his service.
In addition to his undergraduate degree, Shah pursued advanced education, earning an MBA from University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from University of Kansas.
Throughout his military career, Shah received numerous awards and distinctions. Among them were the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
His alumni biography also described him as a strong advocate for minority and veteran business education, highlighting his involvement in initiatives that support diversity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship. In addition to his professional work, Shah volunteered his time to assist underserved communities.
Shah returned to his alma mater in summer 2022 to serve as an instructor and help lead the Army ROTC Monarch Battalion at Old Dominion University. In that role, he mentored and trained students pursuing military leadership careers.
University officials and members of the campus community have expressed deep sorrow over his death, remembering Shah as a dedicated officer, educator, and mentor whose service and leadership had a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.
Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the suspect’s motive, and the investigation remains active.