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2 teens, 15 and 16, to be charged as adults in murder of 16-year-old in Detroit

Teenagers charged with felony murder, armed robbery

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DETROIT – Two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, are set to be charged as adults in the murder of a 16-year-old in Detroit, prosecutors said.

Detroit police were called at 3:53 p.m. May 22, 2024, to the area of Bedford Road and the East Edsel Ford Service Drive on Detroit’s east side.

Officials said Barry Love, 15, and Anthony Carter, 16, both of Detroit, robbed a 16-year-old while he was walking in the area of King Richard Street and Bedford Road.

Both teenagers are accused of firing handguns multiple times, fatally injuring the 16-year-old.

When officers arrived, they found the 16-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Love and Carter were arrested on June 6. They’re both charged with felony murder, armed robbery, and two felony firearm violations.

Love and Carter were arraigned Thursday at 36th District Court. Love was given a $1 million cash bond, and Carter was given a $200,000 cash bond.

A bond redetermination hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 17. A probable cause conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. June 21, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. June 27.


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Derick is the Digital Executive Producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.

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