Michigan State Police say a 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old in Highland Park last month.

Avonte Herring, 13, was gunned down near the Dollar General store on Woodward Avenue and Manchester Parkway around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Stray rounds from the shooting struck neighboring businesses and passing vehicles.

In an update on Dec. 8, MSP said the 15-year-old from Highland Park was taken into custody overnight and is being lodged pending a prosecutor's review.

I spoke with Avonte's mother, who said she did not get a minute of sleep after learning her son was murdered. The family was too shaken up for an interview Wednesday but is hoping and praying his killer is brought to justice.

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