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Detroit Police say the man wanted in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old Wednesday evening is in custody. Cleveland Smelley was found at a hotel in Oak Park and has been taken into custody where.  (DPD mug shot)

  2 year-old girl shot in head while in father's car in Detroit has died

By Wendell Bryant/Tell Us Detroit

DETROIT - Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cleveland Tyvon Smelley, 30 (DOB: 7/27/85), Deonta Charles Bennett, 21 (DOB: 12/14/94) and Antoine Lamar Smelley, 32 (DOB: 11/26/83) in connection with the shooting of a three-year-old girl, Makanzee Oldham (DOB: 06/13/2013). All three men are Detroit residents.

2-year-old Makanzee Oldham died Sunday. She was shot Wednesday while in a car with her father after a fight erupted. All of the suspects have been charged with assault and murder along with other crimes. They were denied bond.

St. John Hospital spokesman Brian Taylor says the girl is in critical condition three days after the shooting. Police earlier said she had died.

On May 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., it is alleged that Antoine Smelley poured juice over the head of a woman who was getting ready to go to a prom. Smelley then pulled out a handgun and threatened the young woman and her friends.

Shortly thereafter, Cleveland Smelley and Bennett drove over to the house and met briefly with Antoine Smelley. Once outside, the men engaged in a fight with several people. During the fight, it is alleged that Bennett gave a handgun to Cleveland Smelley, who shot at seven people in a car, including Makanzee Oldham, who was seriously wounded.

"When I got the phone call, I kind of got choked up," Assistant Police Chief Steve Dolunt said. "This one hurt, a lot. The young girl wasn't even 3. This one hits hard. When an innocent child gets shot over stupid stuff ... it's just senseless."”

“I’m tired of that. And especially when it comes to kids, I have no use for an individual that would have total disregard for a child’s life,” Chief Dolunt said.

It's not clear if the men have attorneys at this time.

There was some confusion early Thursday afternoon about whether the girl survived her injuries. Several media outlets reported that she had died, but a family member, Michael Oldham, stated that the girl is "still hanging on, but it's pretty critical."

 

 

 

 

 
   
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