Derez Thomas Black

Death by Force

Derez Thomas Black, aged 28, was fatally shot on September 27, 2016, in Detroit, Michigan. His death occurred during a time when Detroit was still grappling with high homicide rates despite ongoing efforts to curb violence. In 2016, the city recorded over 300 homicides, which continued to position Detroit among the cities with the highest violent crime rates in the country.

The investigation into Black's death highlighted the ongoing struggles of law enforcement in Detroit, which includ ...Read More