Emma Ockerman

Detroit Free Press

An 18-year-old man is being held by Detroit police following the fatal shooting of his 16-year-old brother early this morning.

Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Tennessee Street on the city's east side at about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, Detroit police spokesman Dan Donakowski said. The 16-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the shoulder and was transported to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries.

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The 18-year-old was taken into police custody shortly after officers arrived, and is being held for questioning. He has not been charged with a crime.

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