Patrick Perry, 35, was found lying in the roadway in Jackson, Michigan, in the early morning of July 14, 2021. Police responded to a call around 2:30 a.m.; Perry was taken to Henry Ford Allegiance Health but died shortly after arrival. Initial reports suggested a gunshot wound to the chest, but an autopsy later determined he had been stabbed once in the chest.

Investigators noted no witnesses reported hearing gunshots and have said Perry may have been attacked elsewhere and left in the street where he was found. Detectives from the Jackson Police Department and Detective Thomas Tinklepaugh led the inquiry.

Anyone who knew Patrick or has information about where he might have been between the time before 2:30 a.m. on July 14, 2021, and when he was found is asked to come forward.