On a cold Detroit evening in December of 2015, 16-year-old Jessie Boswell was fatally shot, his life cut short in a crime that remains unsolved. The young man, a student at George Washington Carver in Highland Park, had dreams of a future in law enforcement, aspiring to one day become a police officer. He was also a creative soul who found joy in music and writing rap songs.
On the night of December 16th, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Jessie was on his way to a friend's graduation party.
He had borrowed a friend's car and made a stop at the Clinton House apartments on Kenilworth Street, between Woodward Avenue and John R. Street, where he lived with his grandmother. Surveillance footage from that night shows Jessie entering the building to check on her.
Minutes later, as Jessie was walking back to the car, he was ambushed by an unknown gunman. He was shot multiple times and died in the parking lot. The assailant, seen on video running up to Jessie, pointing a gun, and then fleeing, has never been identified.
In the wake of the tragedy, Jessie's family pleaded with the public for any information that could lead to an arrest. His mother, Monique Boswell, spoke of the immense pain of losing her only child. Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward for tips, but despite these efforts, no arrests have been made in the case. The investigation into the death of Jessie Boswell remains open as his family continues to hope for justice.
