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Cornelius Traves Murphy Jr. Identified in Pontiac Field Homicide

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Overview

  • Deputies responded to the 100 block of North Jessie Street around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday after a 911 caller reported an unresponsive man lying in a field.
  • The Waterford Regional Fire Department determined the victim had a gunshot wound to the chest.
  • The Oakland County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 19-year-old Warren resident Cornelius Traves Murphy Jr.
  • Investigators believe the shooting occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
  • Tipsters can call 1-800-SPEAK-UP to share information anonymously as the homicide investigation remains active.