John Howard Thompkins Murdered in Detroit, Michigan age 16

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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 ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

John Howard Thompkins

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Detroit

state

MI

Date of Death

2024-05-27

Age at Death

16

First Name

John

Last Name

Howard Thompkins

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

12/18/2024

John Howard Thompkins
Murdered

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