Two teens are dead after a shooting on Sunday in Inkster, police said.
They said the fatal shooting is under investigation.
Inkster police officers were called at about 4:50 a.m. to a home in the 26000 block of Penn Street for a report of a man with a gunshot wound seeking help, according to authorities. The home is located near Beech Daly Road between Michigan Avenue and Annapolis Street.
They said first responders arrived and began rendering aid until medics took the victim, a 17-year-old, to a hospital. Hospital staff pronounced the teen deceased.
Inkter police canvassed the area with help from the Michigan State Police and found a blood trail leading to the backyard of another home on the same block, investigators said. Authorities found a firearm.
They also found a second gunshot victim nearby, detectives said. Police said the 15-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“The Inkster Police Department is deeply saddened by this tragic incident that resulted in the loss of two young lives,” Inkster Police Chief Tamkia Jenkins said in a statement on Sunday. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the families of both victims as they face unimaginable loss.We ask the community to keep these families in their hearts during this difficult time as we remain committed to holding those responsible accountable.”
Anyone with information about the shooting should call Inkster Police Detective T. Parker at (313) 563-9869 or Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Cobb at (313) 236-7903.
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