The Dearborn Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Dearborn Heights girl.

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Dearborn Police responded to the incident on Friday between Tireman Avenue and West Morrow Circle. Police believe the conflict stemmed from one car cutting off another. The victim allegedly followed the suspect’s car to obtain the license plate number. Police allege the suspect shot the victim’s car several times, killing the driver. Two passengers were unharmed. 

Police are now looking for more information regarding the shooting. People can call the Dearborn Police Department at 313-943-2225 or leave an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers by calling 1-800-SPEAKUP. 

“This is a tremendous and traumatic loss for the greater Dearborn community,” said Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud in a statement. “I thank the Dearborn, Detroit, and Michigan State Police officers who responded and assisted at the scene on Friday evening. I have full faith that our police department will dutifully investigate this incident and bring those involved to justice.”

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