DETROIT – The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced a manslaughter charge against a 13-year-old boy for fatally shooting a 14-year-old girl in a Detroit apartment on Sunday.
According to officials, a handgun was being passed around a group of teenagers in an apartment on 100 Riverfront Drive around 4 a.m. During that time, the 13-year-old took the gun, pointed and fired multiple times at the 14-year-old. Police have confirmed that the gun used was stolen from Eastpointe.
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The group of teenagers that were at the crime scene fled, leaving the victim behind.
Detroit police officers pronounced the victim dead on the scene.
The 13-year-old has been charged with one count of manslaughter aimed with intent but without malice and a count of a felony firearm.
The preteen’s hearing was held on Monday, and he was given a $10,000 bond. The teen has not been identified by name.
This crime is still under investigation.