Arrest made after 17-year-old found dead on I-94 in St. Clair Shores, police say
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police say arrests have been made in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl found dead last week on Interstate 94 in St. Clair Shores.
In an update on Wednesday, Michigan State Police say authorities executed two search warrants in Southfield as part of the investigation. MSP says the "suspect(s) were taken into custody" but did not release any further details on the arrest.
The teen's body was found at about 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 14 in the area of I-94 and Eight Mile Road. Police say she suffered a gunshot wound and was identified as a Detroit resident.
INVESTIGATION UPDATE:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) October 19, 2022
The Second District Special Investigation Section executed two search warrants in the city of Southfield as part of the homicide investigation of a 17 year old young woman from I-94 and 8 Mile. Suspect(s) were taken into custody. Investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/FBAIGMQYFg
On Friday, police were investigating whether the teen was shot in the area where she was found or somewhere else. In an update on Monday, police say they believe the shooting happened at about 3:45 a.m. that morning when they received a call about shots fired.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact MSP at 248-584-5740 or submit an anonymous tip by calling 800-Speak Up.