DETROIT – Five weeks ago Wayne State freshman Casey Lynae Willis was shot and killed in her car on Detroit’s east side. READ: Community comes together to remember Wayne State University student shot, killed on Detroit’s east side“Casey would have been 19 today,” said Casey’s Mother, Carol Bush. “We need serious help in finding out who is responsible for taking away her dreams, taking away everything that she worked hard for. If you have any information you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.

The vigil was held at University Preparatory Academy in Detroit where she went to high school. Purple and white balloons were released during the vigil in Willis’ honor. I want you to think about what this young woman would have been. I want you to understand that what we lost is something that is great,” said a community member speaking at the vigil. No Arrests MadeThe young woman who had a bright future was killed on Cardoni Street by two masked men.

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 477,269 as of Saturday, including 12,029 deaths, state officials report. On Wednesday, the state reported a total of 469,928 confirmed cases and 11,775 deaths. The update on Saturday, Dec. 26 represents an average of 2,447 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Michigan each day between Dec. 23-26. Of the 254 COVID-19 deaths reported Saturday, officials say 188 were identified during a review of records -- meaning they did not occur between Dec. 23-26. On Saturday, the state reported a total of 318,389 recoveries from the virus.

DETROIT – Police are investigating a shooting that took the life of an 18-year-old woman on Cardoni Street. Because we don’t know why,” said family friend, Lakita Gantz. Loved ones of Casey Lynae Willis have so many questions after the teen was gunned down just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Detroit’s east side. According to authorities, Casey Willis was in a Honda Civic when two suspects approached the vehicle and one fired multiple shots into the Honda. “Anybody know who those people are, if y’all know anything that’s going on, please reach out to us,” said Chasidey.