William Leo Fountain Jr was 16 when he was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Maddelein Street near Kelly Road on Detroit’s east side in the early morning of July 14, 2022. He was taken to St. John Hospital but died of his injuries; his death has been classified as a murder.

William’s family describe him as helpful, loving, caring, and kind. He enjoyed working on cars and bicycles and liked playing and watching football and basketball. His mother, Crystal Jones, has spoken about the void his death has left and has urged the public for information about why he was killed.

No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported and the investigation remains open. Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering up to $6,500 for information that leads to an arrest. Can anyone who was in that neighborhood that morning or who knew William help by sharing information with investigators?