Body of murdered 26-year-old Pontiac man found slumped over car’s center console, police say Man died from gunshot injury, detectives say
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PONTIAC, Mich. – Police have determined that a 26-year-old Pontiac man whose body was found slumped over the center console of a car in the middle of the night was murdered.
Oakland County deputies were called at 1:46 a.m. Monday (Oct. 3) to the 200 block of High Street in Pontiac.
When they arrived, police found a 26-year-old Pontiac man slumped over the center console of his vehicle, according to authorities.
He was pronounced dead due to a gunshot injury, and detectives ruled this a homicide case.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
Officials continue to investigate. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Callers will remain anonymous.
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