Nicholas Dion Collins was 16 when he was fatally shot in Flint, Michigan, during the early morning of July 17, 2021. He had been visiting his birthplace while residing in Lilburn, Georgia, and was remembered for his commitment to basketball and academic success. The shooting happened about 1:40 a.m. outside a residence in the 400 block of East Bishop Avenue on the city’s northwest side.

A wounded Nicholas and a 17-year-old male with a leg gunshot wound were taken to Hurley Medical Center. The surviving teen was reported in good condition; Nicholas died at the hospital. Flint police opened a homicide investigation but have not publicly identified suspects or a motive, and no arrests have been announced. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering a cash reward and is asking anyone with information to come forward anonymously.

Does anyone who was in the East Bishop Avenue area the night of July 17, 2021, or who knew Nicholas, have information that could help the investigation?