Jakie Davis, 18, was fatally shot in Flint, Michigan, in the early hours of February 3, 2024. Officers found him near East Court Street and North Saginaw Street at about 1:30 a.m. with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to a local hospital and died shortly after arrival.

The Flint Police Department opened an investigation that led to an arrest within two days. Nineteen-year-old Jalen McCoy was taken into custody and charged with open murder and felony firearm possession; he was arraigned and is being held without bond. Investigators have indicated the shooting may have begun as a confrontation that escalated to deadly violence.

Jakie’s death has had a strong impact on the Flint community and renewed calls to address gun violence. If anyone has information about the incident or knew Jakie, please come forward to assist the investigation.