News Summary
A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot in Canton Township, prompting serious legal action against 23-year-old Jay-Veon McKinney, who faces involuntary manslaughter charges. The shooting occurred while he was reportedly playing with handguns in the presence of his younger sisters. Emergency services were unable to save the girl, who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. This incident raises alarms about the increase in gun violence involving minors and highlights the need for better safety measures.
Canton Township – A tragic incident unfolded on July 29, 2025, when a 13-year-old girl was fatally shot at the Ridgeline Apartments, located off Joy Road and Honeytree Boulevard. The unfortunate event, which occurred around 12:24 p.m., has resulted in serious legal repercussions for a 23-year-old man, Jay-Veon McKinney, who is now facing multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter.
The young victim suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was unresponsive when police arrived at the scene. Emergency medical services attempted life-saving measures, but the girl succumbed to her injuries shortly after their arrival. McKinney was reportedly engaged in playing with two handguns in the presence of his two younger sisters at the time of the shooting. It is believed that one of the firearms accidentally discharged, resulting in the tragic death of the 13-year-old.
In the aftermath of the incident, McKinney has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, felony firearm possession, and careless discharge causing death. He is currently held in jail with a bond set at $500,000. McKinney is scheduled for a probable cause conference on August 14, 2025. If he is released on bond, he will be required to wear a GPS tether and will be prohibited from handling any firearms.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy underscored the preventable nature of this tragedy, stating that the actions leading to the girl’s death were both dangerous and criminal. The Canton Police Department has also expressed their commitment to pursuing justice for the victim, indicating that they will continue to investigate the situation thoroughly.
As part of the police response to the shooting, a vehicle was involved in a crash while heading to the scene at the intersection of Cherry Hill and Lilley roads. Fortunately, minor injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Meanwhile, the area surrounding the Ridgeline Apartments remains closed off for an unspecified duration as investigators continue their work.
Despite the seriousness of the events, police do not currently believe there is an ongoing threat to the community related to the shooting. McKinney has already been arraigned in the 35th District Court in Plymouth before Judge James Plakas, with a preliminary examination of the case scheduled for August 22, 2025, under Judge Michael Gerou.
This unfortunate incident is a stark reminder of the growing issue of gun violence involving minors in Metro Detroit. Over the past few months, there has been an increase in similar incidents, calling attention to the urgent need for effective measures to safeguard children and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Communities are left grappling with the implications of gun violence while mourning the loss of young lives.
The Canton Township community is now left to process the implications of this tragic event and the serious charges facing McKinney. With ongoing discussions about the safety of children and the responsible handling of firearms, this incident has ignited concerns about measures to prevent future occurrences of such heartbreaking events.
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