Thursday, November 18, 2021

Inkster man charged in Hamtramck shooting deaths

RayQuan Young, 24, of Inkster, has been arrested and charged with six felony offenses in connection with the death of two people in Hamtramck.

According to police reports, Young was charged Nov. 13 in the deaths Khalileo Anderson and his girlfriend, De'Angelique Thomas. The case had been under investigation since Hamtramck police were called to Anderson's apartment in the 3500 block of Caniff Street in the city at about 2:45 p.m. Oct. 28. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the two victims dead from multiple gunshot wounds, according to police reports.

Following a two-week investigation, Young was identified as a suspect in the shootings which took place at approximately 9:03 p.m. Oct. 27. Investigators allege that Young robbed the victims and during the robbery, fatally shot the pair before fleeing the scene. Young was arrested by Hamtramck police Nov. 9. He was charged and arraigned on two counts of homicide, felony murder, two counts of armed robbery and four felony firearm violations in 31st District Court.  

Bond was denied by the court and Young remains in custody at the Wayne County Jail. 

His next court appearance is set for Nov. 23 before Judge Alexis Krot.