REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two people were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Redford Township.
Airron Lee Matthews, 19, was charged with homicide-felony murder and carjacking. A 17-year-old was also arrested.
The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. on Aug. 1 in the area of Glendale and Woodbine streets.
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Police said Ricky Hammoud, 63, was found in his car with multiple apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
After further investigation, police said the shooting stemmed from a carjacking. Hammoud was lured to a location, and two armed suspects tried to forcibly take him out of the car.
Matthews and a 17-year-old boy from Redford Township were arrested in connection with the murder. Police do not believe Matthews is the primary suspect.
Matthews was arraigned on Aug. 7, given a $500,000 bond, and is required to wear a GPS tether upon release.
The 17-year-old was taken to the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center. It’s not yet known if he will be charged as an adult or a juvenile.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Detective Baiocco at wbaiocco@redfordpd.org or 313-387-2582.