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Christopher Otto Jr.

Case from Flint, MI dated Apr 03, 2023

Victim Details

Christopher Otto Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Flint

MI

2023-04-03

31

Christopher

Otto Jr.

Yes

06/30/2026

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On a tragic afternoon in Flint, Michigan, the life of 31-year-old Christopher Otto Jr. was cut short. On April 3, 2023, what began as a journey in a vehicle with an acquaintance turned into a fatal encounter. While on Interstate 75 near Miller Road in Flint Township, an altercation broke out between Otto and his companion. This dispute escalated to the point of lethal violence, resulting in Otto being shot multiple times.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Nicholas Hetzer, a 36-year ...
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  • mlive: Flint Township police take over investigation of man found dead near Flint apartments
  • mlive: 1 dead, 1 in custody after homicide in Flint
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