Ypsilanti man murdered on Facebook live, mom says shooter was angry over son's online comments


An Ypsilanti man was shot and killed during a Facebook Live on Tuesday and his mother said the person who shot him was angry about something her son had said online.

Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputies taped off a section of the West Willow neighborhood to investigate a shooting Tuesday in Ypsilanti Township.

Authorities have released few details but confirmed a 46-year-old man had been shot. The victim has been identified as Terrell Smith, according to his mother, Genniece Smith.
While he was live on Facebook on Tuesday, gunshots could be heard in the background. He was sitting in a chair outside the family's home for the stream which ultimately was his last one.


Terrell Smith, 46, was shot and killed while Live on Facebook on Tuesday. His mother said the shooter was mad about what was said online.
"Two gunmen got out, shot at Terrill. Killed Terrell," Genniece said.

Genniece says it was all allegedly over the comedian making fun of a video of someone getting beat down.
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