Man in early 20s found shot to death in Hamtramck alley The investigation is ongoing
A man in his early 20s has been found dead in an alley in Hamtramck. (KPRC2/Click2Houston.com)
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – A man in his early 20s has been found dead in an alley in Hamtramck.
The incident occurred on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at 5 a.m. when police were informed of a possible deceased person in an alley near the intersection of Dyar Street and Woodland Avenue.
Officers said they responded to the scene and found a Black man in his early 20s who had died from multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamtramck Police Department at 313-800-5280 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
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