PONTIAC, Mich. – Detectives with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a murder after a 19-year-old Warren man was found dead in a field in Pontiac.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, police responded at 8:16 a.m. to the 100 block of N. Jessie following a report of a man lying in a field near a residence who was not breathing.
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Cornelius Traves Murphy Jr., 19, was found with a gunshot wound to his chest.
Police believe the shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
The investigation is ongoing.
Officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting or who may have witnessed anything to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Tipsters can remain anonymous.