On a street on Detroit's west side, a family's life was irrevocably shattered. Chapane Howard, a 24-year-old female, was riding in a car with her boyfriend and children at the intersection of Chicago and Mettetal streets when an unknown individual opened fire. The sudden barrage of bullets claimed Chapane's life.
Her boyfriend, who was also struck by the gunfire, survived his injuries. The children, though physically not shot, were injured by the shattered glass from the car's windows.
In the aftermath of the tragic event, a loving family was left to grapple with the senseless loss of a young mother, and a community was left with the unsettling reality of a killer still at large.
Twelve years have passed since the fatal shooting, yet the case remains unsolved. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The family of Chapane Howard continues to seek answers and justice for her untimely death. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in this cold case. The plea for public assistance continues in the hope that someone will come forward with the key piece of information that will finally bring closure to a family that has waited over a decade for justice.
