Dericko Carter was 21 when he was shot and killed in Flint, Michigan, on Saturday, January 11, 2014, becoming the city’s first homicide victim of that year. Local authorities confirmed the death was caused by gun violence. Known to some as Dee, he was a father and a basketball player who had been on a championship team at Mt. Morris Alternative High School.

Family and friends held a funeral at the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and buried him at Gracelawn Community Cemetery. Despite the public confirmation that his death was a homicide, details about the investigation have been scarce, and no arrests or suspects have been reported in connection with the shooting.