19-year-old Warren man found dead in Pontiac field

An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old Warren man was found dead Wednesday in a field in Pontiac

Oakland County Sheriff's deputies were called to the 100 block of Jessie Street near Michigan Avenue around 8:15 a.m. after a person found a man not breathing in a field next to their home. When deputies arrived, they found Cornelius Traves Murphy Jr. dead from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Authorities believe the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

The Source: This information is from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

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