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Detroit teen killed in double shooting on city's east side

Posted at 9:09 PM, Apr 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-26 21:09:12-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed and a 20-year-old man was shot and hurt on the city's east side on Friday afternoon.

We're told the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Conner St. and Christy St., which is south of McNichols.

Police say two people were detained for questioning at McNichols and Gunston, a few blocks away from the scene. They were taken to DPD headquarters for further questioning and investigation.

Sources tell 7 Action News that the 20-year-old man is in critical condition at the hospital.

Michigan State Police were also on scene to assist in the investigation.