Woman found dead with gunshot wound in Oakland County home Suspect knew woman, police say
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Southfield police are investigating a murder after a woman was found dead in a home late Sunday night.
On Oct. 5, at around 11:40 p.m., Southfield police went to a home on Bainbridge Drive for a report of someone shot.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman dead with a gunshot wound.
According to Southfield police, the suspect knew the woman. No further information about the suspect was released.
Update: Oakland County woman killed in custody dispute, daughter charged with murder
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at (248) 796-5500 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800 SPEAK UP.
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