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3 teens arrested in Pontiac shooting that killed 18-year-old

$2,000 reward offered for information

PONTIAC, Mich. – Three teens have been arrested in a Pontiac shooting that killed a teen and critically injured another.

Update: Fourth teen suspect involved in fatal Pontiac shooting surrenders to police

Officials confirmed three teenagers have been taken into custody on gun charges -- a 13-year-old, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old. Two were arrested shortly after the shooting and the 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday, July 9. More charges are expected to be filed.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for a fourth suspect.

A photo of the fourth suspect can be seen below.

Suspect in a July 8, 2025, shooting in Pontiac that killed a teenager and injured another. (WDIV)

The shooting happened Tuesday, July 8, at about 8 p.m. near the intersection of South Boulevard West and Highland Avenue, just west of Woodward Avenue.

First responders arrived and found 18-year-old Omarrel Sahon Ford Jr., who was unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

A 19-year-old man who was also shot was taken to a hospital for surgery. He is expected to survive.

The investigation is ongoing. A $2,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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