Teen fatally shot in Detroit, police searching for suspect.

Police search for murder suspect
Photo credit The Detroit Police Department

(WWJ) The Detroit Police Department needs help from the community after a 15-year-old boy was murdered on Detroit’s east side Friday evening.

The teenager was fatally shot just before 9 p.m. Friday night, in the area of 7 Mile Rd. and Outer Drive.

Police said the suspect was accompanied by another man when the shooting happened.

No other details have been released.

“Our hearts and prayers are with the victim’s family,” Police Chief James White said on Twitter.

“We continue to speak out about impulse decisions to use gun violence to settle minor conflicts. Our community is in shock and can’t comprehend such a tragedy. We will do everything possible to catch the shooter.”

Shooting suspect with unknown person
Photo credit Detroit Police Department

Authorities are asking anyone with information in connection to the case, to please call the Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260.

Tips can also be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587.

Featured Image Photo Credit: The Detroit Police Department