Max James Burchfield, 21, was fatally shot on the evening of Thursday, November 5, 2015, in Flint, Michigan. The shooting occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the Park West Apartments on the 3900 block of Hammerberg Road. He was found with gunshot wounds, taken to Hurley Medical Center, and died of his injuries.

Burchfield grew up in the nearby communities of Flushing and Fenton and was remembered for his love of sports, fishing, and animals, especially his family’s golden retriever. Friends and family described him as having a beautiful smile, a big, kind heart, and a good sense of humor.

The Flint Police Department investigated the shooting, but information about any suspect or suspects has been scarce and no arrests have been publicly announced. The circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear. If anyone knew Max or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.