Keith Appling, former MSU player, named as suspect in fatal shooting

Detroit Police are looking for 29-year-old Keith Appling, who they named the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday. 

Police say around 7:10 pm in the 13200 block of Whitcomb, the 66-year-old male victim and Appling got into a verbal argument that turned physical, and Appling fired several gunshots, killing the man. 

According to police Appling then fled the scene in a newer model tan Buick Regal.

Police said Appling and the victim are related, but they didn't specify how.

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Appling is described as being 6'2, 200 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. 

This isn't the first time Appling has had a run-in with the law. Back in 2016, the former MSU star was arrested for tossing a weapon from a car and fleeing officers. 

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He has had several investigations, gun-related charges, and even jail time that spans from 2016-2017.

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Police say he is considered armed and dangerous. 

If anyone has information on the suspect's whereabouts, please call the Detroit Police at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

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