On a Tuesday afternoon in Detroit, Michigan, the life of 22-year-old Demarco Carter was tragically cut short. On October 13, 2015, at approximately 4:55 p.m., Carter was on the southwest side of the city in the 15000 block of Hubbell Avenue, situated between Fenkell Avenue and Midland Street. As he was getting into the trunk of a vehicle parked in a driveway, he was fatally shot.
Following his death, funeral services were held for Carter, with a visitation on October 22, 2015, followed by a family hour and funeral service on October 23, 2015. In the wake of the shooting, a cash reward of up to $2,500 was offered for information that would lead to the felony arrest of the person or persons responsible for his murder. The public was encouraged to submit anonymous tips through a dedicated hotline.
Despite the efforts to solicit information from the community, publicly available information does not contain details regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting death of Demarco Carter. The case remains a somber reminder of the gun violence that affects the community.
