Two teenage boys were killed in an early-morning shooting yesterday in Inkster, turning a quiet residential block near Michigan Avenue into an active crime scene before sunrise. Officers were called just before 5 a.m. to a home in the 26000 block of Penn, near Inkster Road and Michigan Avenue, after a gunshot victim came seeking help. Both boys later died from their injuries. No arrests have been announced and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Scene, victims and investigation
According to The Metro Detroit News, officers arrived around 4:50 a.m.. They performed lifesaving measures on the first victim before he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators later identified the victim as a 17-year-old male. A second victim, a 15-year-old male, was found and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police followed a blood trail to a backyard on the same block, where they recovered a firearm. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as they work to piece together the sequence of events and determine who pulled the trigger.
Recent policing and gun incidents
The deadly shooting comes against a backdrop of ongoing gun-related incidents in the city. In February, Inkster officers seized seven firearms after a fight that escalated to shots being fired, as FOX 2 Detroit reported.
In this latest case, police canvassed the neighborhood with help from the Michigan State Police, knocking on doors and looking for anyone who might have seen or heard something. Authorities say they are relying heavily on video evidence and community tips to push the investigation forward.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact Inkster Police Detective T. Parker at 313-563-9869 or Michigan State Police D/Sgt. Cobb at 313-236-7903, according to The Metro Detroit News. The Inkster Police Department lists its main office at 26279 Michigan Avenue and a public line at 313-563-9850 on the city website, which residents can use for non-emergency inquiries. The investigation remains active, and officials have not released any information about possible suspects or a motive.
