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.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning during a domestic altercation at an apartment on Mel Smith Road, located in an unincorporated area outside New Albany.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received the initial emergency call at approximately 5:39 a.m. on November 15, 2025, reporting a disturbance involving family members.
While officers were en route, additional information indicated that shots had been fired inside the residence.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a domestic situation involving a mother and her two adult sons.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began administering medical aid to one of the men who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The second male remained at the location and cooperated fully with responding officers.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital; however, he later died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives with the Floyd County Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have taken over the case and processed the scene for evidence.
Early findings suggest the shooting may have occurred in self-defense, though officials emphasize that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Authorities state that additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
The case remains active.