In the early hours of a cold Monday morning, the quiet streets of Canton, Michigan, were disturbed by a tragedy that would forever alter the lives of a loving family. Elvin JC Carter, a 45-year-old Black/African American man, was found shot to death on Koppernick Road near Holy Drive on January 29, 2024. The discovery of his body, just a quarter mile from his home, sent ripples of shock and grief through his community.
His family and friends remember him as a kindhearted, hardworking, and dedicated father to his 16-year-old daughter.
On the night of his death, Carter had been out with friends at a Detroit bar watching the Lions game, a typical Sunday night for the avid fan. He was on his way home when his life was abruptly cut short. The Canton Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, appealing to the public for assistance. They specifically sought surveillance footage from residents and businesses showing a white SUV that may have been in the area between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on the morning of the incident. Carter's family, devastated by their loss, pleaded for anyone with information to come forward and help bring justice for a man they described as having no enemies.
In the course of their investigation, authorities identified a person of interest. On February 15, 2024, Janero Garrett was arrested and charged in connection with Carter's death. However, the charges were not for homicide or murder. Instead, Garrett faced charges of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and being a second-time firearm offender. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Elvin JC Carter's death continues as authorities work to piece together the events of that fatal night.
