Desiree Childs
Murdered

Case Description

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On October 28, 2023, 16-year-old Desiree Leshay Childs was fatally shot while walking with a friend near the intersection of South Johnson Avenue and Menominee Road in Pontiac, Michigan. The incident occurred around 11:22 p.m., when Childs was struck in the chest by gunfire. She was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Authorities believe that Childs was not the intended target of the shooting.

Following an investigation, 32-year-old K'Nique Djon Lawren ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Desiree Childs

gender

Female

race

Black / African American

city

Pontiac

state

Date of Death

2023-10-28

Age at Death

First Name

Desiree

Last Name

Childs

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/17/2024

Forum Posts (2)

Has anyone seen Desiree recently? I heard she was last seen in the neighborhood but haven't seen her... ...Read More
09/24/2024

Has anyone heard of any recent updates on the case? Just curious to see if there have been any new d... ...Read More
12/25/2023

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