Robert Charles Howell was 47 and from Sterling Heights, Michigan. Born December 7, 1974, he worked for years as a convenience store and party store clerk around Detroit — Andy’s Market in Mount Clemens, Art’s Party Store, Oakland Market, and most recently Brightmoor Liquor on Lyndon Street. He enjoyed the Michigan Lottery and watching professional wrestling in his off hours.

Public gun-violence records show Robert was shot in Detroit on July 6, 2022; a national incident database lists a fatal shooting that day at Bentler Street and West Outer Drive that fits the date and location. His obituary records his death on July 8, 2022, and remembers his mother, siblings, and nephews. The accounts do not describe what led to the shooting and do not identify a suspect or mention any arrest or charges.

If anyone knew Robert, worked with him, or has information about the July 6 shooting at Bentler Street and West Outer Drive, please share what you know.