Man charged with murdering father of 5 on Detroit's east side

Dequan Kemp charged with first-degree murder

DETROIT – A 23-year-old man has been charged with the deadly shooting of a man on Detroit's east side.

Police said Dequan Kemp is charged with first-degree murder and felony firearms violations in connection with the fatal shooting of Emmit Connor.

The shooting was reported Friday on Runyon Street in east Detroit.

Police said Connor is the father of five children. A motive for the shooting is unclear.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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