Crime & Safety
Teen Shot Dead In Oakland County; Police Looking For Shooter: Sheriff
Oakland County officials said they believe several shots were fired and were still looking for the shooter.
PONTIAC, MI — Police are looking for a shooter after a teenager was shot dead Saturday night in Oakland County, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Officials said Desiree Childs, 16, was walking with a friend near the intersection of Johnson and Menominee in Pontiac at 11:22 p.m. when she was shot in the chest.
Childs was taken to a nearby hospital where she died, officials said. Her friend was not injured in the shooting, officials said.
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Officials said they believe several shots were fired and were still looking for the shooter.
No further details were released by police.
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"Please help us solve this tragic and senseless loss of life," Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. "If you have any information, big or small, please help us bring justice to this young lady. Your call can be anonymous."
Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) SPEAK-UP.
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