ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. – Police made two arrests in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl who was shot in the head and found on I-94 in St. Clair Shores last week.
Michigan State Police announced Wednesday that two suspects had been taken into custody in connection with the teen’s death.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder in shooting death of teen found on I-94 in Macomb County
On Friday, Oct. 14, the body of a 17-year-old was found on I-94 near 8 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores. Police said the girl, who has now been identified as Taya Land, appears to have been shot in the head.
Police still have not said whether the girl was shot on the freeway where she was found, or if the crime scene was elsewhere.
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, authorities said they carried out two search warrants in Southfield in connection with their investigation. Police said that “suspect(s) were taken into custody” -- though it was initially unclear how many individuals were in custody. Police later said that two people were arrested, but that one had been released and the other remained in custody pending charges.
No other details have been released at this time.
INVESTIGATION UPDATE:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) October 19, 2022
The Second District Special Investigation Section executed two search warrants in the city of Southfield as part of the homicide investigation of a 17 year old young woman from I-94 and 8 Mile. Suspect(s) were taken into custody. Investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/FBAIGMQYFg