DETROIT — Authorities in Michigan announced Saturday that “multiple arrests” were made after a 2-year-old boy was killed and a 9-year-old boy was seriously injured when gunfire erupted on a Detroit interstate.
According to The Detroit News and WJBK, the shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. EDT Thursday on Interstate 75. Michigan State Police said a driver was traveling on I-75 southbound when someone inside “a light-colored, four-door passenger car” opened fire at the victims’ vehicle.
On Saturday, the state police’s department of special investigations said more information would be forthcoming, the News reported.
“This is still in the investigation stages, so bear with us as we continue to work this case,” the statement read.
UPDATE: The Special Investigation Section has made multiple arrests in the homicide of a two year old along I-75. More information to follow. This is still in the investigation stages, so bear with us as we continue to work this case. pic.twitter.com/De8ZnQmhnd
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 19, 2021
Brian Christian told police he was driving his Ram truck in Detroit when the vehicle pulled up alongside him and someone opened fire, the newspaper reported.
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Christian’s sons, Brison Christian, 2, and BJ Christian, 9, were both hit and taken to an area hospital, according to Lt. Mike Shaw, a spokesperson for the state police.
Brison Christian later died, the News reported. BJ Christian was initially listed in serious condition but was later released, the newspaper reported.
A precious life gone too soon.
— Detroit P.D. News (@detroitpolice) June 19, 2021
NEW INFO: 2-year-old Brison is the nephew of 6th PCT P.O. Christian.
We are deeply saddened & ask that you keep Officer Christian & his family in your thoughts & prayers as they deal with the unimaginable loss of this innocent life. #OneDetroit pic.twitter.com/Hx6o4M6vGO
Family members told WDIV they were driving home from basketball practice when the shooting occurred.
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