Family remembers 19-year-old murdered on Detroits east side
DETROIT Family said 19-year-old Jermaine Odell had a bright future and a heart of gold -- he was shot and killed on Monday on Detroits east side. Even though he was 19, he had a 13-year-olds heart, Jermaines aunt, Chauntel Holmes, said. Someone took his life Its devastating to his mom, his sisters, the rest of his family, Holmes said. Its devastating to his mom, his sisters, the rest of his family." You are a coward because you didnt just kill a boy -- you killed his family too and you should turn yourself in, Holmes said.
Detroit police investigate fatal shooting on citys east side
DETROIT Detroit police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday night. According to police a 19-year-old man was sitting in his vehicle in the area of Robinwood and Fenelon streets when an unknown suspect approached the vehicle around 9 p.m. The suspect fired shots into the victims car and struck him, then fled the scene on foot. Officials say medics responded to the incident and pronounced the victim deceased. Anyone with information can contact Detroit Police Departments Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.