Pontiac mayor announces fatality identified as homicide on East Side; sheriff's department investigating
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Mayor Mike McGinnis reported a fatality identified as a homicide on Pontiac's East Side and said the sheriff's department is working to resolve the matter; the mayor said officials will share more information as it becomes available.
Mayor Mike McGinnis said in a brief message that a fatality has been reported in Pontiac and that a homicide victim has been identified on the East Side.
"A fatality is reported in our city, and a homicide victim has been identified on the East Side," McGinnis said, adding that "the sheriff department is working hard to resolve that matter and make sure everyone stays safe." He said officials would share more information as they receive it.
McGinnis did not provide additional details about the incident in the message: the transcript includes no information about the victim's identity, the time of the incident, any suspects, or whether charges have been filed. He framed the announcement as an update to residents and urged people to stay safe.
The mayor concluded by encouraging residents to stay in touch with City Hall about needs and services. The sheriff's department was identified as the responding investigative authority; the message did not include a statement from the sheriff's office or other law enforcement sources.
