Person of interest sought in fatal shooting of security guard at Detroit CVS

Detroit police seek 19-year-old Deonte Ware in connection to fatal shooting

DETROIT – Detroit police are asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest in connection to the fatal shooting of a security guard at a CVS pharmacy.

Police said Deonte Ware is being sought in the shooting that took place Feb. 26 in the 16000 block of Schaefer.

Courtney Meeks, 24 (pictured, below), was killed while on duty at the store.

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Ware was described by Detroit police as a 19-year-old black man who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds.

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Anyone who has seen Ware or knows his whereabouts is asked to call Detroit Police Homicide at 313-596-2260.