Howard Michael Anderson, 36, a Black man from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was shot in the early hours of Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. The shooting occurred after an altercation at a residence on Pindell Avenue in Plainfield Township, near Comstock Park. He was later found inside a vehicle in the 2600 block of Hillside Drive in Walker and was taken to a local hospital, where he died of his wounds.

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Walker Police investigated and determined the shooting happened at the Pindell Avenue home. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects and no arrests have been announced. The investigation remains active; anyone with information is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Office or the Silent Observer program.

If anyone knew Howard or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please get in touch with investigators.