Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Sister In Canton

CANTON TOWNSHIP, MI — A 23-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the accidental shooting death of a 13-year-old girl, according to prosecutors.

The shooting happened at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ridgeline Apartments, which are located off of Joy Road and Honeytree Boulevard, according to police.

Jay-Veon McKinney of Detroit was charged with involuntary manslaughter, felony firearm and careless discharge causing death. He was placed in jail with a $500,000 bond. His next court date is Aug. 14.

If he is released on bond, he is to be confined to his home on a tether and was ordered not to handle any guns.

Prosecutors said McKinney was "carelessly playing with two handguns," in the presence of his two younger sisters, both minors at the apartment home. One of the fired by mistake and fatally struck the 13-year-old girl in the chest, prosecutors said.

"The alleged actions of the defendant were dangerous and criminal," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. "Overwhelmingly, most people do not want their loved ones to lose their lives. Their actions can make that a reality. We will keep pushing this message because this child’s death was completely preventable."