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Dearborn Police Department
Tuesday August 31st, 2021 :: 04:44 p.m. EDT

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Homicide Investigation Press Release

Homicide Investigation
 
 
Dearborn, Mi. — On Sunday, August 29, 2021, at approximately 8:30 AM, Dearborn Police responded to the 5000 block of Heather Dr on a report of a shooting with one subject injured. 
Upon arrival, officers found a 31-year-old male had been shot several times.  He was conveyed to Beaumont – Oakwood, where he succumbed to his injuries.  The investigation revealed that a verbal and physical altercation occurred with the victim and an acquaintance.  The suspect has been identified as Ronald Deshawn Yharbrough.  He fled the scene and his current whereabouts are unknown. 
Ronald Deshawn Yarbrough is 24 years old, 6’1 and 210 pounds.  He is known to frequent the City of Detroit and the City of Inkster.  He is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Chief Haddad stated, “We will use all available resources, including our state and federal partners, to bring this case to a close.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family.  I urge the community to speak out and help us locate the person responsible and bring him to justice.”
 
Media Contact:                       Chief Ronald Haddad (313) 943-2236
Dearborn Police Tip Line:       (313) 943-3012
 
Crime Stoppers:                      Phone: 1-800-SPEAK UP (1-800-773-2587)
Online: www.1800speakup.org
Text:    CSM and your tip to CRIMES (274637)
 

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Address/Location
Dearborn Police Department
16099 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-943-2240

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
Event:
Suspect Wanted

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