In the spring of 2022, William Ray Morris-Hannah, a 40-year-old male, tragically lost his life to gun violence in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On the evening of Sunday, May 15, 2022, police responded to reports of a shooting on the city's Southeast Side. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Logan Street SE and Diamond Avenue SE.
Upon their arrival at the scene, officers discovered Morris-Hannah suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate efforts of first responders to provide life-saving medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the location. The Grand Rapids Police Department's Major Case Team launched an investigation into the homicide.
At the time of the initial reports, authorities had not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the fatal shooting. The police have not released further details regarding a motive or the circumstances that led to the incident. The investigation into the death of William Ray Morris-Hannah remains ongoing, and as of late 2025, no arrests have been publicly announced. Law enforcement has urged anyone with information regarding the case to contact the Grand Rapids Police Department or to provide anonymous tips through Silent Observer.
