DETROIT (WXYZ) — A teenage boy was shot and killed Monday evening on Detroit's west side, police said.
The shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. in the area of 7 Mile Road and Ferguson Street.
Police confirmed that the victim was a teenager but did not release his age. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"Any time anyone is killed, it is very impactful on the family," Capt. Brian Bowser with the Detroit Police Department said. "When you got a juvenile killed before Christmas, it is just a horrible series of events."
Police say ShotSpotter technology led them to the scene. Detectives flagged multiple bullet cases on the ground. The victim was found about a block over on Biltmore Street.
"Look like he ran about 100 yards before collapsing on the sidewalk over here," Bowser said.
At this time, police are searching for a suspect.
"DPD is reviewing video right now. Hopefully, we will get a description of the vehicle, maybe some photos," Bowser said.
Details about what led up to the shooter are unclear at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
