Ladarius Jaheel Clay, 20, was killed in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in the early morning of September 14, 2024. Clay was driving a white GMC SUV with three passengers when the vehicle was struck by a spray of bullets near Westnedge Avenue and Florence Street at about 4:07 a.m. Clay suffered a gunshot wound to the torso but managed to drive to a local hospital; he later died there. A passenger sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was listed in stable condition.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety described the shooting as a homicide and opened an investigation. Authorities have said they are pursuing several leads and have made progress toward identifying those involved, but no arrests had been announced by February 2025. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near Westnedge and Florence or has information about the white GMC SUV or those involved, please contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.