Woman Fatally Shot, Niece Wounded in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — A 28-year-old woman has been slain and her 22-year-old niece critically wounded after they were shot by her boyfriend on Detroit's northwest side early Sunday morning.
Officals report that Tyiela Autry was shot in the eye early Sunday morning and later died at a hospital. Her niece suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
The younger woman called 911 about 3:15 a.m. and said they were shot by her aunt's boyfriend.
Police said in a news release that they are seeking 28-year-old, Lenell James Kirby in connection with the shootings.
If anyone recognizes Kirby or knows of his whereabouts, they are asked to please contact 911, Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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