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17-year-old from Novi shot and killed in Westland

Posted at 10:54 AM, Jun 08, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-08 18:25:30-04

WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — Westland police say a 17-year-old Novi man was shot and killed on Sunday evening.

According to police, they responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Missaukee Ct. and Grand Traverse just before 9 p.m.

"I heard two gunshots," said one neighbor who did not share her name. "I came out 2 seconds later and he was already dead on the ground."

Another neighbor described trying to put pressure on his wounds, but being unable to save him.

When officers arrived, they found the 17-year-old shot. They tried to revive the victim, but were unsuccessful.

Police are currently investigating the incident with Michigan State Police. They say no one is in custody.