Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Michigan's Most Wanted: Lakesha Kirkland Murder

DETROIT, Mich. (WJBK) - She was gunned down at the age of 20. Who could open fire on this young woman and why? It's Fox 2 and Crimestoppers Michigan's Most Wanted.

Click on the video player to watch Ron Savage's report and his in-studio interview with Anthony Delgreco from Inkster police.

Lakesha Kirkland was sitting in the backseat of her boyfriend's car. They were on Whitcomb and Puritan in Northwest Detroit. Someone pulled up in a blue Dodge Ram and opened fire with an AK-47. Kirkland died instantly. It all happened on Sept. 20, 2009. The murder remains unsolved; Detroit police continue to dig for leads.

"We're hoping someone may know someone in the area that may own the truck," said a police spokesman. "We certainly welcome them to call 1-800-SPEAKUP ."

Your help is also needed to find the following fugitives: Jerome Bradford, 43, wanted for breaking and entering on West 8 Mile in Detroit; Charles Edwards, 17, wanted for home invasion on Detroit's east side; and David Baldwin, 23, wanted for assualt with intent to murder and illegal possession of a gun.

Inkster Police are seeking tips in the murder of Phillip Searls. He was shot to death in his apartment on the corner of Allen and Beech street in May, 2009.

There is a cash reward, you can remain anonymous. Call 1-800-SPEAKUP (1-800-773-2587) with information on these or other unsolved Michigan crimes.

Click here to learn more about other unsolved Michigan crimes.

Source: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com

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