Jeffrey Matthews, 60, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of September 8, 2019, on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. The shooting occurred about 2:30 a.m. near the Creston Plaza Apartments on Clancy Avenue NE, close to Cedar Street NE, where a large crowd had reportedly gathered. Matthews was found with a gunshot wound, taken to a local hospital, and died a few hours later.

Police say the shooting involved multiple gunshots and that dozens of people may have witnessed the incident, but many had not come forward. Authorities and family members believe Matthews was an innocent bystander caught in crossfire and not the intended target. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced; Silent Observer offered up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to arrests.

Family described Matthews as a kind, family-oriented man who often called relatives late at night and who would do anything for anyone. Does anyone who was in that area on September 8, 2019, have information that could help identify the shooter or the intended victim?