Jaquez Moye-Young, a 14-year-old male, had a smile that could illuminate any room he entered. Known for being intelligent, humorous, and fiercely loyal, he was a protector and fighter for his loved ones. An eighth-grade honors math student at Lansing Eastern High School, he was an accomplished athlete with a drive and determination to succeed. He was looking forward to his freshman year of high school. Those who knew him described him as a budding entrepreneur who was savvy with money. He enjoyed looking and smelling good and having fun with his friends.
On the afternoon of May 4, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in the 1400 block of West Oakland Avenue in Lansing, Michigan, not far from the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing hospital. It was there that Jaquez was found with a gunshot wound. Emergency services arrived at the scene and transported him to the nearby hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead. The incident marked the fifth homicide in Lansing that year, prompting community leaders and organizations to express their deep concern and call for more significant efforts to curb gun violence affecting the city's youth. The Lansing Police Department stated that they did not believe the shooting was a random act.
In the wake of the shooting, the Lansing Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to Jaquez's death. Their efforts led to the arrest of a 16-year-old male resident of Lansing. The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office subsequently charged the teenager as an adult with homicide open murder and other felony charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Jaquez Moye-Young. The suspect is currently being held without bond as he awaits his next court hearing.
