Police: 17-Year-Old West Bloomfield Boy Shot, Killed by Grandmother

A 17-year-old West Bloomfield boy was shot and killed by his 74-year-old grandmother Friday night, according to West Bloomfield Police.

Lt. Tim Diamond said the boy was pronounced dead after transport to in Farmington Hills shortly after 6 p.m. Diamond said the grandmother was immediately taken into custody and transported to a nearby hospital.

The incident at the 6000 block of Brookview, in Maple Place Villas, a gated condominium community, was reported by neighbors who told police they heard gunshots, Diamond said. He said he had "no idea" of the motive, but that police had reported a domestic disturbance at the address in March between the two parties, which was described as a "typical parent/child verbal" confrontation.

Police are investigating, working to secure a search warrant for the condominium where the shooting occurred. A handgun was recovered at the scene.

It is unknown if other family were in the house at the time, but Diamond said the grandmother's husband has contacted and made aware of the situation. Diamond added that he did not know if the boy's parents had been notified of his death.