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Funds raised for 2 brothers killed during home invasion

Posted at 5:19 AM, Feb 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-19 14:45:05-05

Funds are being raised for two brothers were killed during a home invasion on the city's west side last Thursday. 

According to police, the brothers were unloading their car in the 14000 block of Ashton near Southfield Freeway and Schoolcraft around 12:30 a.m.

According to police, three suspects approached the brothers, forced them inside the home. That's when the two victims were shot.

The 54-year-old brother was shot in the chest and was killed. The 47-year-old was shot and the stomach and taken to the hospital where he later died.

A family friend inside the home was able to fire shots and the three suspects fled out the front door. They say one potential suspect has been taken into custody.

The suspects are described as black males, wearing dark hoodies and ski masks.

To donate to the brother's memorial, click here