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Detroit police looking to identify suspect who allegedly fatally shot 15-year-old girl

Posted at 11:11 AM, Apr 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-22 11:11:14-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Police Department is looking to identify and locate a suspect wanted in connection to the death of a 15-year-old girl.

Police say on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at around 2 a.m., a small dark-colored vehicle was speeding in the 14000 block of Ardmore. Citizens told the driver to slow down.

The driver/suspect drove to the corner and fired a shot, striking the teen victim and fatally wounding her, police say.

Police describe the suspect as a man between the ages of 28 and 30, 6 feet tall and weighing 240 pounds. Police say the suspect is clean shaven with a medium brown complexion and has lined and low cut hair, as well as a black mustache and beard.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call DPD's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.