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Detroit police looking for suspect involved in fatal shooting of 70-year-old man

Posted at 9:46 PM, Apr 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-12 11:58:41-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police are looking for a suspect involved in the deadly shooting of a 70-year-old man on the city's west side. The incident happened Monday, April 8 in the 9000 block of Mansfield St.

The suspect has been identified as 17-year-old David Williams.

Police say Williams was inside the home of 70-year-old Jamie Mintz at the time of the shooting. He struggled with the victim to wrestle a gun away from him, then shot the victim.

Williams then fled the home on foot in an unknown direction. The Mintz was pronounced dead on the scene.

If you know the whereabouts of the suspect, contact the Detroit police at 313-596-5634 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up, where you can remain anonymous.