PONTIAC, Mich. – Friends and family members are mourning the death of a 16-year-old girl who was killed Saturday, Oct. 28.
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According to authorities, Desiree Childs was shot in the chest at about 11:20 p.m. while walking home with a friend on Johnson Street in Pontiac. Police said several shots were fired, but they do not know who pulled the trigger. Her friend was not injured.
Desiree was taken to a hospital, where she died from her injuries.
An emotional vigil was held Sunday, Oct. 29, to honor and remember Desiree.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family. You can donate here.
A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in her death. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.