Eighteen-year-old Khalil Allen was shot and killed in Detroit in July 2023 while out picking up food near the Southfield Freeway and West McNichols. He was in his vehicle when another vehicle pulled alongside and someone inside opened fire; Allen was critically injured, taken to a local hospital, and later died surrounded by his family.

Khalil had just graduated high school and was weeks away from leaving for Claflin University in South Carolina on a scholarship to study sports management. His family described him as a good kid; they held a vigil attended by hundreds and are planning his funeral. His mother has suggested his involvement in the rap scene and his lyrics might be related to the shooting.

Detroit police are investigating; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. If anyone has information that could help bring justice for Khalil, please come forward.