Detroit mother of 7-year-old shooting victim sounds off on 'ShotSpotter' tech to city leaders

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Mother, aunt of 7-year-old shooting victim

Jacquees continues to recover at Children's Hospital. In fact, he had another procedure today. But as Jacquees continues to recover and the police investigation continues, his mom still has so many questions.

The mother of a 7-year-old child who was shot in Detroit is now speaking about ShotSpotter technology to city officials. 

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It has been nearly a week since Lakesha Brooks' 7-year-old son, Jacquees Moore, was injured during a shooting that also killed her 23-year-old nephew, Willie Key.

The tragic scene played out Wednesday night in the area of Burgess between I-96 and Fenkell where police found the two victims.

Detroit police say they are continuing to search for the person who shot them.

Meanwhile, mother Lakesha Brooks spoke before the Detroit City Council to advocate for the ShotSpotter technology.

'Need justice:' Detroit man shot and killed, 7-year-old injured in shooting on city's west side

Detroit police are continuing to search for the person who shot and killed a 23-year-old man and injured the victim's 7-year-old cousin.

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Jacquees continues to recover at Children's Hospital. He had another procedure Tuesday, but as Jacquees continues to recover and the police investigation continues, his mom still has so many questions.

FOX 2 contacted Detroit police, and they tell us there's no update to release at this time.

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