On November 3, 2013, the life of 33-year-old Duane Haywood came to a tragic end in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred on the city's west side at a commercial property located at 24502 West Seven Mile Road, situated near the intersection of Telegraph Road. This area, a busy corridor known for its mix of businesses, became the scene of a homicide investigation after authorities received reports regarding the death of the Black male victim.
Detroit Police Department officers responded to the location, where they discovered Haywood. Despite the public nature of the area, details surrounding the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting—such as whether it was a robbery, an altercation, or a targeted attack—have remained scarce in public reports. The incident took place during a particularly violent period in the city, occurring just days before a high-profile mass shooting at a barbershop on the east side, which overshadowed many other crimes committed around the same time.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Duane Haywood's death has not yielded a conviction. The case is currently listed in the Project Cold Case database, indicating that it remains unsolved with no active sentences being served for the crime. While the Detroit Police Department processed the scene and opened a homicide file, no specific suspects have been publicly named, and no arrests have been reported in connection with his murder. The case remains open, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public that could lead to identifying those responsible.
