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Michigan State Police Lead Probe After 13-Year-Old Avonte Herring Is Killed in Highland Park

Michigan State Police now lead the homicide investigation, asking witnesses to share information.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday near Woodward Avenue and Manchester Street in a parking lot by a Dollar General.
  • Highland Park officers found Avonte Herring, 13, wounded in the lot; he was taken to a hospital and later died.
  • Authorities describe a sprawling, chaotic scene with more than a dozen evidence markers across Manchester Street.
  • Witnesses reported bullets traveling across the area, with rounds striking nearby businesses, a CSL Plasma window, and passing vehicles.
  • No suspects or motive have been identified, and tips are requested at 855-MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.