On the evening of Thursday, March 15, 2012, tragedy struck on the west side of Detroit. Stephon Bonner, a 22-year-old African American male, was found on the side of a residence in the 19000 block of Gilchrist, near the intersection of 7 Mile Road and the Southfield Freeway. The incident occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. Stephon had been fatally shot multiple times.
The circumstances surrounding the death of Stephon Bonner remain shrouded in mystery, as his case is still an unsolved homicide. In the years following his death, efforts have been made to bring his killer or killers to justice. His case is listed in the Project Cold Case database, a resource for unsolved murders.
Law enforcement has sought the public's assistance in solving this crime. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $2,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in the murder of Stephon Bonner. Despite these efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. The investigation into his death remains open.
