13-year-old girl killed in shooting at Canton apartment complex, 1 person in custody
A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon at the Ridgeline Apartments near Joy Road and Honeytree Boulevard in Canton, Michigan, police said.
According to the Canton Public Safety Department, authorities were called to the apartment complex at about 12:24 p.m. and administered aid to the victim. Paramedics arrived to transport the teen, but she died from her injuries.
One person of interest was taken into police custody, according to police, and authorities do not believe there is any other threat to the community.
"The Canton Police Department is deeply concerned for the health and safety of the juvenile involved in this incident, the family members and the impact such activity has on our community," said Canton Police Captain Joseph Bialy.
Police said a police vehicle responding to the shooting was involved in a crash at Cherry Hill and Lilley roads, resulting in minor injuries.
"This is super shocking, like this is right here at home, and then you had Manhattan yesterday, you have Traverse City on Saturday, you have Warren, like the last week, it's just so much stuff happening," said Dennis Bradley-Cage, who lives across from where the shooting occurred.
"I mean, it's crazy there's no other way to put it. I mean, I live right there, and to have something this crazy happen to where I sleep at night, I'm at a loss for words, especially I mean anyone dying but a kid," said resident Aiden Haver.
The immediate area of the apartment complex remained closed until further notice.
An investigation is ongoing.
Canton police have submitted their findings to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office for review.