Nicholas Jernigan, 44, was fatally shot on the evening of May 17, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Born Nicholas Herbert Jernigan on March 27, 1980, in Detroit, he was remembered by family as a devoted husband, father, son and uncle. A Belleville High School graduate, he worked as a forklift operator at General Motors and enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his children.

Law enforcement opened an immediate investigation into the shooting and identified a suspect, 45-year-old Lamar Parker, who was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Jernigan’s death. Jernigan’s family and friends describe a man who valued family above all and whose loss left a deep void.

If anyone has information about what happened on May 17, 2024, or knew Nicholas, please come forward to assist the investigation.