On a tragic Saturday evening in Detroit, 25-year-old Jesse Armstrong, a white male, was fatally shot multiple times in the driveway of his home on Waterman Street near Lafayette Boulevard. The shooting occurred on March 4, 2017, and was witnessed by his five-year-old daughter.
According to reports, Armstrong was on the front porch of his home at approximately 10:30 p.m. when a passenger exited a black car, believed to be a Ford Fusion or Dodge Avenger, and opened fire. The young father was struck multiple times and died at the scene. His daughter, who was present during the horrific event, later described seeing her father with blood running down his face and the shooter holding a gun.
The family of Jesse Armstrong was left devastated by the loss. His mother described the time since his death as a nightmare, and his siblings remembered him as a loving man who adored children and worked in the cement business. In the wake of the shooting, the family made emotional pleas to the public for any information that could lead to the killer's capture.
Police described the suspect as a white male, approximately 5'5' tall, who was wearing dark clothing and armed with a 9-millimeter pistol. Despite the presence of a witness, the traumatic nature of the event made it difficult for the young girl to provide a detailed description. Authorities acknowledged they had no solid leads in the immediate aftermath of the murder.
In an effort to generate new leads, Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that would result in an arrest. The family expressed their hope that the person responsible would be brought to justice. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jesse Armstrong, and the case remains unsolved.
