Phillip Knott

In the spring of 2013, the Detroit community, particularly the students and faculty of Cody High School, was rocked by the violent death of a beloved figure. Charles Knott, a 54-year-old man known affectionately as 'Coach,' was fatally shot on the night of April 30th. For two decades, Knott had dedicated himself to coaching the girls' basketball team at Cody High School, leaving a lasting impact on the many lives he touched.

On that Tuesday night, Knott was in his car in the parking lot o ...