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.