Michigan State Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in Inkster.
According to police reports, Elijah Steward was shot and killed as he left the 25 Hour Party Store in Inkster at about 11 p.m. Aug. 6. Witnesses told police that the victim had just left the store on foot when he exchanged words with someone in another vehicle that had just driven into the parking lot on Michigan Avenue near Beech Daly. Some conversation ensued just before witnesses heard gunshots coming from the vehicle and saw Steward fall.
Steward was with a friend when he was fatally wounded, police said.
“A young man, 19-years-old, God knows what his future could have been - clearly our hearts go out to his family,” said Inkster Police Assistant Chief Constance Slappey.
Michigan State Police detectives continue to investigate the incident and have no motive in the shooting.
Slappey urged people to find other ways to end conflicts. “The end of the day life is priceless you can't put a price on human life,” she said.
Investigators from the Michigan State Police are leading the investigation and have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (734) 287-5000.
