Man killed while breaking up fight outside Detroit bar

DETROIT (WJBK) - Detroit Police are looking for witnesses in the murder of a man on the city's west side.

Police say Billy Neal Jr. was trying to help after a fight broke out outside of Hangovers Bar on Livernois.

What happened to the 43 year old? Police are looking for more info to help answer that question.

Police say when they got to the 20000 block of Livernois, Neal was dead. He was found with a gunshot wound to the back, top of his head and left arm.

"I want justice for my brother," said Patrick Neal.

Billy was a brother, a friend and a father of four.

"This was another senseless Detroit crime, cowards, jealousy, I don't know," said Patrick.

As he prepares for a Thursday vigil, Patrick, like so many who have lost the one they loved to senseless violence, is asking for your help.

"What if it was your loved one," says Patrick.

Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP. You can remain anonymous.