Kenneth Neal was 24 and a father of two when he was killed by a firebombing at a house in the 14000 block of Cruse Street on Detroit’s west side in the early morning of Thursday, August 3, 2017. A firebomb was thrown into the residence; Neal was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital and later died of his injuries. His mother, Patricia Neal, received the call confirming his death.

As of May 2021 no arrests had been announced and no suspects were publicly identified. The motive for the targeted attack remains unclear. Crime Stoppers of Michigan offered a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest, and the family has publicly appealed for tips.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Kenneth, please share what you know with investigators.