Tyrone Parker was 23 when he was fatally shot inside his apartment at the Brewster Homes on Detroit’s east side on the afternoon of Thursday, April 21, 2022. Authorities have said the shooting may have been a robbery. Tyrone had been present when his younger brother, 18-year-old Tymarian, was shot dead in December 2019; that case produced a charged suspect but had not reached trial.

Tyrone’s mother, Markeila Parker, lost two sons to gun violence and believes the two killings were connected. Detroit police were investigating Tyrone’s death and said they were confident they would identify and apprehend those responsible, though no suspects were immediately named or arrested.

The family has been preparing to leave the city because of their losses and fear.