On June 22, 2012, authorities in Detroit, Michigan, were alerted to a homicide occurring at the intersection of Fordham and Chalmers streets. The victim was identified as Christopher Woodard, a 24-year-old African American male, who was discovered in the 14400 block of Fordham on the city's east side. Law enforcement officials classified the incident as a murder, marking it as one of the many violent crimes recorded in the city that year.
The investigation into the death was undertaken by the Detroit Police Department, which canvassed the area for potential witnesses and evidence. Despite these efforts, details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the killing remained scarce. Detectives were unable to immediately identify a motive for the crime, and no descriptions of potential perpetrators were released to the public at the time of the incident.
Years after the event, the case remains classified as unsolved. No suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The files related to the investigation are maintained by the Detroit Police Department, which continues to list the matter as a cold case. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the events of that night to contact the department or submit tips anonymously, as the person or persons responsible have yet to be brought to justice.
