On the evening of September 6, 2020, 43-year-old Lee Curlee of Flint was shot and killed in the PetSmart parking lot on Miller Road in Flint Township. Witnesses say a dark-colored vehicle pulled up, a man exited and fired several shots at Curlee as he stood beside his vehicle; Curlee died at the scene. The shooter returned to the vehicle and fled down Miller Road.

Flint Township police opened an investigation and appealed to the public for help identifying the shooter, offering a reward for information. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced, and authorities have not disclosed a motive. The killing left family, friends and the community with unanswered questions.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help solve Lee Curlee’s homicide, please come forward to the investigating agency.