Stephan Nolen Jr was 13 when he was shot and killed on the evening of August 1, 2025, while walking with his 13-year-old stepbrother and a friend near East Lantz and Mitchell streets on Detroit’s east side. A dark-colored vehicle pulled up beside the group, a short exchange occurred, and shots were fired from the vehicle. Both Stephan and his stepbrother were struck; the stepbrother was wounded and expected to recover, but Stephan did not survive his injuries.

Family described Stephan as a loving child who enjoyed playing games and who shared a close bond with his sister; they insist he was not involved in trouble. The Detroit Police Department opened an investigation, offered a reward for information, and urged the public to come forward. Community vigils were held and leaders demanded action, but no arrests had been announced and the occupants of the vehicle remained at large.

Did anyone in the neighborhood see the dark-colored vehicle or the people inside it on the night of August 1?