On May 27, 2024, 16-year-old John Howard-Thompkins was fatally shot by his uncle, 33-year-old Kenneth Thompkins, during a tragic incident on Detroit's east side. Family members reported that Kenneth had been experiencing a severe mental health crisis in the days leading up to the event.
Following the shooting, Kenneth confronted responding police officers while armed. Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation, he was shot and killed by the officers after refusing to comply with com
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