The family of K'Brianna Griffin is demanding answers after the 12-year-old died Wednesday night when she touched a downed power line.
Detroit Police say the 6th grader was playing with her 14-year-old friend, visiting the area of St. Mary's and Grove on the west side.
We're told the two girls were recording their good time on cell phones when they decided to go to the back of the house.
That's when Griffin came into contact with the wire.
Neighbors say that wire had been down for months, but nothing was ever done. DTE says it conducted an investigation, finding that wire belongs to the city of Detroit.
Her visibly shaken father, Kendrick Griffin, told us his daughter was funny and playful.
A spokesperson for DTE Energy released the following statement:
The incident that occurred tonight was tragic, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the young lady.
We are working with the city and other agencies as they investigate this unfortunate event. The electrical line was part of the city’s electrical system. We will continue to work with the city to fully understand the circumstances.
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