DEARBORN — Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed an 18-year-old woman in the 20000 block of Michigan Avenue near Evergreen Aug. 29.
Police said Antonio Lavelle Sims, 17, shot the victim about 8 p.m. after a physical altercation then fled. His whereabouts are unknown. This was not a random act of violence, and he is considered armed and dangerous, police said.
The victim was transported to Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn, where she died of her wounds.
Sims was described as about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 130 pounds. He is believed to still be in the Detroit area.
“We will leave no stone unturned and will utilize all available resources to solve this heinous crime,” Police Chief Ronald Haddad said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the young victim’s family and friends. I urge the community to speak out and help us bring the person responsible to justice.”