25-Year-Old Killed in Pontiac Home Shooting

Overview

• Deputies responded to a report about 10 p.m. Sunday and found 25-year-old Brian Keith Washington Jr. in his bedroom with a gunshot wound to the neck; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
• Investigators processed the scene and recovered shell casings outside the bedroom window, which officials say are being used as evidence.
• The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has opened an active homicide investigation and has not publicly identified any suspect or suspects.
• Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP, is offering up to $2,000 for tips that lead to an arrest, and allows tipsters to remain anonymous.
• Emergency crews performed life-saving measures at the home and the case remains under development with authorities warning that further details may be released as the investigation continues.