On the evening of February 2, 2023, in Jackson, Michigan, 18-year-old Ta'Ray Montese Suddeth was fatally shot. The male victim was inside a vehicle in the 800 block of North Waterloo Street when he was struck in the upper back by gunfire. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Suddeth was quickly transported to Henry Ford Jackson Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead later that evening. At the time of the initial reports, police had not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the shooting.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing two individuals fleeing the area on foot shortly after the gunshots were heard. The Jackson Police Department, with assistance from Blackman Public Safety, conducted a search for the two people who were seen running away, but the search did not lead to any immediate arrests. The investigation into the death of Ta'Ray Suddeth is ongoing, and as of late 2025, there have been no public announcements regarding arrests made or charges filed in the case.
