Crime & Safety
Detroit, MI Murder Charges: Suspect Accused of Killing 16-Year-Old
Detroit, MI – A suspect has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 16 year old Kalyah Embery and the wounding of a 19 year old man on Detroit's east side, accor
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-17T21:39:04.516Z
Detroit, MI – A suspect has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 16 year old Kalyah Embery and the wounding of a 19 year old man on Detroit's east side, according to the Detroit Police Department .
According to police, officers responded to the 4700 block of Chalmers Street on Tuesday, Oct. 13, following reports of a shooting that left Embery dead and another victim injured.
Detroit homicide investigators began interviewing witnesses and processing evidence at the scene as they worked to identify those responsible.
Suspect Arrested Following Investigation Investigators said leads and tips helped identify a suspect and a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, authorities arrested Jarek Sneed in connection with Embery's death.
Police have not publicly detailed a possible motive or the circumstances leading up to the shooting in the information provided.
First Degree Murder and Multiple Felony Charges According to the Detroit Police Department, Sneed faces several criminal charges, including:
First degree premeditated murder Four counts of assault with intent to murder Discharging a firearm from a vehicle causing death Discharging a firearm from a vehicle causing injury Seven counts of felony firearm Police also announced that Sneed had been arraigned and denied bond.
The charges are allegations, and Sneed is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Investigation and Court Proceedings The shooting has drawn attention to the loss of a 16 year old victim and the injuries sustained by a second person.
Authorities have not released additional information about the injured man's condition or announced further arrests in the provided statement.
The case will proceed through the Wayne County court system as prosecutors pursue the charges.