Austin Pierson

Death by Force

Austin Pierson, a 20-year-old male from Detroit, Michigan, died on July 12, 2015. His homicide was part of the ongoing wave of violence that the city has been experiencing over the years. Detroit has long been grappling with elevated rates of violent crime, and the year 2015 was no exception, with 295 reported homicides, reflecting the city’s persistent struggle against violence, though it was a slight decrease compared to previous years like 2014 and 2013 when homicide rates were even higher. ...Read More