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DPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Murder Suspect
June 4, 2012·By BLAC Editorial
The Detroit Police Department seeks the public's help in locating Shaquille Oneal Oliver, wanted in the murder of a 22-year-old Detroiter earlier this year. It’s alleged that on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, aro
June 4, 2012
The Detroit Police Department seeks the public's help in locating Shaquille Oneal Oliver, wanted in the murder of a 22-year-old Detroiter earlier this year.
It’s alleged that on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, around 6:30 p.m., in the 19700 block of Glastonbury, after purchasing narcotics from the victim, Oliver, 18, shot him as he sat in his car.
After a thorough investigation, a warrant has been issued and signed, charging Oliver with Murder First Degree-Premeditated, Felony Murder and Felony Firearm.
Anyone with information on this crime can call the Homicide unit 313-596-2260 and Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-2587 or report online at 1800speakup.org, or by texting CSM and your tip to CRIMES (274637).
For additional information, please contact DPD’s Police Community Services at 313-596-2520.
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