GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Police are investigating what led up to the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy early Sunday morning.
Shortly after midnight on January 1, 2023, police were called to the area of Blaine Avenue and Boston Street, in response to reports of a car crash.
When police got to the scene, they found a driver who was injured with what seemed to be a gunshot wound.
Officers tried to save the teen's life but were ultimately unsuccessful.
Grand Rapids police have not confirmed the name of the victim, but family members have identified the 16-year-old as Joseph Lawrence Ivory Jr., also known as Jo Jo.
Call the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3380 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 if you know anything about this case.
