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Detroit Man Charged in August Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old Near Butzel Playground

A probable cause hearing is set for Nov. 10 following his arraignment.

Overview

  • Terrell Epel Youngblood, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, felony firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon in the teen’s killing.
  • Police found the 16-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head near the Adam Butzel Recreational Center after an 8:15 p.m. shooting report on Aug. 23, and he later died at a hospital.
  • Prosecutors allege Youngblood fired multiple shots that fatally struck the victim before leaving the area.
  • Detroit police arrested Youngblood on Oct. 31, and he was remanded to the Wayne County Jail after his arraignment.
  • Court dates are set for a probable cause conference on Nov. 10 and a preliminary examination on Nov. 17, as officials publicly condemned the violence and offered condolences to the family.