A fatal shooting at a Pontiac strip mall over the weekend has left one man dead and another critically injured. The incident took place around 4 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of W. Huron, according to Oakland County Sheriff's deputies who are still searching for the shooter. Deputies, upon arrival, discovered a 25-year-old man in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds, as FOX 2 reported.
The wounded man advised deputies that his cousin, Json Markell Hunt, 27, from Clinton Township, had also been shot and was inside the building. Found with a gunshot wound to the head, Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene. The surviving victim, who has not been named, was taken to a hospital and remains in critical but stable condition with several gunshot wounds, according to The Detroit News.
In a plea for public assistance, Sheriff Michael Bouchard stated, "We could use the public’s help on this. If anyone has information about who may have been present or involved, please contact us or Crime Stoppers. We will work diligently to hold the individual(s) involved in this responsible," as obtained by CBS News Detroit.
Meanwhile, authorities continue their efforts to gather evidence and information. Sheriff Bouchard's office emphasizes the severity of the situation, reminding the community that a $2,000 reward is being offered by Crime Stoppers for tips that lead to an arrest, encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-SPEAK-UP, ensuring confidentiality for those providing information, as reported by FOX 2.
