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Waterford Man Killed In Mystery Attack

He Collapsed, Died After Suffering Multiple Gunshot Wounds

WATERFORD, Mich. – A 28-year-old Waterford man was walking with his girlfriend in the area of South Lynn and Lakeview early Sunday when a car pulled alongside of them.

According to witnesses, a man got out of the car and shot the victim, James Dean Odle, multiple times. Odle, a father of two, collapsed in a nearby yard where he died, and the shooter got back in the car, which drove away. Odle's girlfriend was able to run and was not injured.

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At this point, it is not clear if the incident was random or if the victim was a target.

"It's very important that we get some help and get this individual off the street," said Sgt. Scott Good of Waterford police.

Police are describing the suspect vehicle as a white GMC Acadia or Chrysler Pacifica and the shooter is described as a black male with a thin build. He was wearing a black T-shirt and white and tan checkered shorts.

If you have information on this case, you are encouraged to contact police.