13-year-old girl shot and killed at Canton apartment; 21-year-old brother in custody
Canton 13-year-old girl killed in shooting
Canton police give an update on Tuesday's shooting that killed a teen girl.
FOX 2 - Canton Township police are investigating a fatal teen shooting at the Ridgeline Apartments on Joy Road and Honeytree Blvd Tuesday.
Investigators say a 13-year-old girl died from the shooting that happened at 2:30 p.m. Preliminary information say that her 21-year-old brother is in custody, according to sources close to the investigation.
The circumstances including whether or not it was accidental, are still under investigation due to the preliminary stages of the case.
The backstory:
Thirteen-year-old girl shot and killed at Canton apartment complex
Police have taken the teen's 21-year-old brother into custody Tuesday.
"Public safety was on scene within two minutes, attempting life-saving efforts," Deputy Chief Joseph Bialy said. "Despite their efforts, the 13-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries."
A police car crashed while responding to the initial 911 call, at Cherry Hill and Lilley roads. Minor injuries were reported.
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There could be more arrests in connection to the shooting, Bialy added.
Deputy Chief Joseph Bialy Canton Police
"That's something that we're looking at," he said.
Stay with FOX 2 for more information as it becomes available.
The Source: Information for this report is from the Canton Police Department.