16-year-old walking home from school killed over pair of shoes on Detroit’s east side

DETROIT – Safety concerns are growing after a teenager was shot and killed walking home from school.

His family said he was likely targeted because of a pair of shoes.

Elijah Reece was shot three times as he was walking home from East English Village Preparatory Academy on Detroit’s east side. It was 4 p.m. at the time. His murder is sparking anger and outrage in the community.

A vigil was held Monday, May 27, to honor Reece. He was remembered as a fun-loving 16-year-old.

“Senseless,” said his mother, Jamie Reece. “Y’all killed my baby for nothing.”

Reece’s mom said he bought a pair of $1,200 shoes from the late designer Alexander McQueen.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

You can watch Shawn Ley’s full story in the video player above.


Loading...