In the pre-dawn hours of July 8, 2025, 23-year-old Michael Davis was shot and killed near the intersection of East Outer Drive and Van Dyke on Detroit’s east side. According to reports, Davis was approached just after 3:30 a.m. by three men dressed entirely in black; they opened fire at the entrance of an apartment building in the 4600 block, struck him multiple times, and fled in a newer dark gray Chevrolet SUV with dark rims. Medics pronounced Davis dead at the scene.

The Detroit Police Department circulated photos of Davis and the suspected vehicle and announced a $5,000 reward while urging the public to come forward with tips. Investigators described the shooting as seemingly calculated, carried out under cover of darkness with a quick getaway, and sought information that might explain a motive.

Two arrests were later made: 21-year-old Javon Timarious Hawk and 23-year-old Joseph Lavar Houston, who were identified as cousins of Michael Davis. Both were charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm; Houston faced additional firearm-related counts. Both were remanded to jail following initial court appearances.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw the vehicle, or has information about the events that night, please share what is known.