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1 of 3 charged in connection with shooting death of Detroit 6-year-old pleads guilty
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 22, 2026
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One of the three men charged in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 6-year-old Rylee Love has pleaded guilty to murder. Demontrel Benard Wilson, 30, Deonate Cornealous Cherry, 28, and Terrance Jaland Blue, 28, were charged with multiple felony counts, including conspiracy to commit first-d...
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Key takeaway Previous coverage --> ‘My world is crushed’: Dad says 6-year-old was inside Detroit home when stray bullet hit him The shooting happened on July 27 just before 9 p.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The guilty plea of Deonate Cornealous Cherry brings some measure of accountability to the family of 6-year-old Rylee Love, who was tragically killed by a stray bullet in his Detroit home. As the case moves forward, the community will be watching to see how the sentences of Cherry and his co-defendants reflect the severity of their crimes. The fact that Cherry pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, rather than the initial charge of first-degree murder, may raise questions about the strength of the evidence against him and his co-defendants. With Cherry's sentencing scheduled for August 21, the community will be awaiting the outcome, hoping that justice will be served for Rylee and his family. The shooting death of Rylee Love was a devastating reminder of the dangers of gun violence in Detroit, and the conclusion of this case will be closely watched by residents who are demanding safer streets and tougher consequences for those who commit violent crimes.
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Published: July 22, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? One of the three men charged in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 6-year-old Rylee Love has pleaded guilty to murder. Demontrel Benard Wilson, 30, Deonate Cornealous Cherry, 28, and Terrance Jaland Blue, 28, were charged with multiple felony counts, including conspiracy to commit first-d...
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