On the evening of January 7, 2024, 11-year-old Latrelle Mines was shot while roller skating with cousins on the corner of Beaconsfield and Courville streets on Detroit’s east side. Latrelle, described as a happy, playful child who loved dancing and skating, was taken to a nearby hospital but died during surgery. Family members said his presence could brighten the whole house, and his grandmother noted the tragedy of a child being killed while playing outside.

Witnessing children were reportedly in shock and could not give a detailed description of the small car that drove by before shots were fired. Some reports suggested a possible link to a dispute involving another teenager with alleged gang ties, but that has not been confirmed.

A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest. If anyone knew Latrelle, saw activity on Beaconsfield and Courville that night, or has information, please come forward.