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Suspect in Custody Following Fatal Shooting of Pontiac Man, Oakland County Community in Shock

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Published on November 16, 2025
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A Pontiac man was fatally shot early on Saturday morning, and a suspect is in custody. Oakland County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 80 block of Wall Street after a report of a shooting, where a bullet hole was discovered through the back door of a residence, but there were no injuries, according to ClickOnDetroit

Multiple reports of violent incidents emerged in the area, including a man shot on the 200 block of Osmun Street. Deputies found a 36-year-old male from Pontiac with gunshot wounds. He was given emergency medical aid on site and taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office reported, as noted by Audacy.

A 41-year-old man from Waterford Township was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Farmington Hills in connection with a fatal incident, as per CBS News Detroit. Sheriff’s deputies are working to notify the family of the deceased, and the case is under investigation, with the prosecutor expected to review it on Monday. Details about the motive or any relationship between the suspect and the victim have not been released. Authorities reported, "The caller reported discovering a bullet hole through the back door of a residence, but there were no injuries," as mentioned by ClickOnDetroit.