Oak Park police investigating after 2 teens shot and killed on Coolidge Highway
Two teens are dead after a shooting erupted early Monday morning in Oak Park, Michigan, according to police.
The shooting happened at about 4:48 a.m. on Coolidge Highway near Nine Mile Road. Neighbors said they heard multiple gunshots fired about that time. Dozens of shell casings were found at the scene.
Oak Park police said the victims are an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, both of whom were found inside the house where the incident happened. Police said they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other women, both in their late teens, were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover. One of the women was confirmed to have sustained a gunshot wound.
No suspects are in custody.
"Terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to the families. We've been canvassing the area for any type of video surveillance footage and any witnesses that had any information that they'd be willing to share," said Oak Park Director of Public Safety Steve Cooper.
Authorities say the circumstances that led to the shooting and the motive remain unclear. Police, however, did confirm that a party took place at the home.
The family of the victims on the scene spoke to CBS News Detroit.
"A group of guys was asked to leave, the guys left, they continued their little gathering, and the guys came back, and shots were fired. From my understanding, over 40 or 50 rounds were shot," said Davains Green.
Green said it was his son, Dashaun, who was killed. He describes him as a young man passionate about football with a bright future cut short.
"About to get his car and go back to school. Came to a friend get together. I don't know who you guys is but you took a great kid. You guys took somebody's daughter. For what. You guys took my world," Green said.
Police pledge their commitment to get justice for these families.
"We will be relentless. We will leave no stone unturned. We will continue to work this case actively and aggressively 24/7," said Cooper.
The Oak Park Public Safety Investigation Bureau is working with the Oakland County Crime Scene Analysis Unit on the case.
"This senseless act of violence and disregard for human life will not be tolerated in our community," said Oak Park City Manager Erik Tungate. "We are dedicating every available resource to this investigation and are committed to bringing those responsible to justice. If anyone has information, we urge them to come forward."
Police ask that anyone with information that can assist in the investigation contact Oak Park Public Safety at 248-691-7520.
