Police say a 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday in connection with the fatal hit and run of an 8-year-old boy with autism.
He was taken into custody in Ecorse during a traffic stop in the area of Southfield and Jefferson.
Brandyn Starks was struck on April 21 after he slipped out of the house without his parents knowing to go to a nearby park.
He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses saw an older model, green Chevy Tahoe with tinted windows drive through a red light, striking Brandyn.
Police say the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run was located on Detroit's west side and has since been towed away.
Brandyn was the youngest of five children. His funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Trinity Chapel on Fort Street. His father made a GoFundMe for funeral arrangements here.
