One suspect in custody after woman shot during carjacking in Oakland County

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says one person was arrested after a woman was shot during a carjacking on Tuesday near an Old Navy store.

The shooting happened in the Baldwin Commons Plaza in Orion Township. The sheriff's office says deputies responded at about 5:43 p.m. Authorities say the gunshot wound does not appear to be life-threatening.

"She was just going into surgery when I was there. I met with her family. Obviously, our prayers are with her as she heads into surgery," said Sheriff Mike Bouchard.

Bouchard says the incident appeared to be random.

"This is all preliminary, but it appears that an individual sat at this table and was watching for a victim," he said. "He ran from this table around one of the cars and confronted her, ended up shooting her and taking her car keys."

The sheriff's office says the suspect took off in the woman's vehicle and was located near Bird and Bald Eagle Lake roads in Groveland Township. Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle, but it took off and crashed near Wildwood and Grange Hall roads. The suspect got out of the car and ran into a wooded area before they were taken into custody, the sheriff's office says.

An investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 248-858-4950 or 911.