Crime & Safety

Foul Play Unlikely in Death of Teen Found Shot in Dearborn

A teen found with a gunshot wound in the area of Tireman and Wyoming Wednesday died the following day at a local hospital.

DEARBORN, MI – Foul play doesn’t appear to have been a factor in the death of a teen found in the area of Tireman and Wyoming with a gunshot wound Wednesday, Dearborn police said.

The 18-year-old male was transported to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries Thursday, Dearborn police said in a statement Friday.

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Though the investigation is ongoing and autopsy reports from the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office are pending, “the preliminary investigation does not suggest foul play,” according to the statement.

Authorities said they have received numerous inquiries regarding the incident from the media, concerned citizens and others, and that several social media and news outlets have reported conflicting and inaccurate information regarding the incident.

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“These reports have caused considerable concern within our community,” the statement read. “To date, and out of respect for the integrity of the investigation, we have not released any official details of the incident.”

Police Chief Ronald Haddad extended his condolences to family and friends of the victim, who has not been named, on behalf of the Dearborn Police Department.

“This loss of life is tragic,” he said.

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