Darrius Oden was 25 when he was shot and killed at about 10:20 p.m. on July 22, 2021, at a gas station at 7 Mile and Hoover in Detroit. He was rushed to a hospital but died of his injuries. Darrius was Black, an aspiring rapper, and is survived by seven children; his mother, Felicia Oden, says their last conversation was earlier that evening when he promised to visit.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified; the Detroit Police Department continues to investigate. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest. The family and community are pleading for answers.

If anyone saw anything at the gas station that night or has information about Darrius’s death, please contact Detroit police or Crime Stoppers.