PORT HURON (WWJ) - A pair of teenaged boys were arrested in Port Huron on Wednesday evening after authorities said they fatally shot a 19-year-old and tried to run from police.
According to the Port Huron Police Department, officers received a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Lapeer Ave. around 6 p.m. on July 12. When they arrived at the scene, police found a 19-year-old man from Port Huron with gunshot wounds.
The victim was rushed to McLaren Port Huron Hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead.
Other officers remaining at the crime scene were able to get a description of the alleged shooter and his accomplice. A short while later, two individuals were spotted nearby that matched the suspects' description.
The pair tried to run from police, but after a brief foot chase, both were taken into custody. They've since been identified as two 15-year-old boys from Detroit.
Port Huron police were assisted by deputies with the Clair County Sheriff's Office, officers from the Marysville Police Department and troopers with Michigan State Police.
Investigators were able to locate a firearm during a search of the surrounding neighborhood that they believe was used to fatally shoot the 19-year-old, but are still seeking additional witnesses and evidence in the case.
Anyone with any information about the incident has been asked to contact the Port Huron Police Department at (810) 984-8415 or the Port Huron PD's Major Crimes Unit at (810) 984-5383.
Additionally, tipsters can also make submissions anonymously through the CAPTURE hotline at (810) 987-6688 or through email at www.porthuronpolice.org or via text by downloading the Port Huron PD app on Apple or Android devices.
Anonymous texts can be sent by texting the keyword CAPTURE and their message or tip to 847411.