Derek Fryer, a 32-year-old African American man, was found dead at a residence on the northwest side of Detroit at 16653 Lilac Street on May 11, 2011. Detroit Police Department homicide detectives processed the scene but public reports give few specifics about the cause of death or what led to the killing.

The case remains unsolved. Cold-case databases covering the region list Fryer’s murder as an open investigation with no known suspects and no arrests or charges reported. Few public leads or witness tips have been reported over the years.

If anyone knew Derek, saw activity around Lilac Street that day, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.