On a Monday in late September 2020, the life of 18-year-old Collin Matthew Goodman was abruptly cut short in a violent incident in Flint, Michigan. Collin, a White male who had been born in Grand Blanc and was known for his love of traveling to California, shooting guns, and caring for his dogs, Snowball and Stella, became the victim of a daytime shooting that rocked the local community.
The events unfolded on September 28, 2020, when gunfire erupted, leaving Collin with fatal injuries and critically wounding another individual who was with him at the time.
Law enforcement officers from the Flint Police Department responded to the scene to investigate the homicide, which was part of a double shooting. In the immediate aftermath, investigators worked to piece together the circumstances that led to the violence. Reports from the time indicated that police quickly identified potential persons of interest, specifically focusing their search on a 16-year-old suspect shortly after the incident occurred. The investigation revealed that the shooting was not a random act but involved specific targets, leading to a manhunt for those responsible.
The pursuit of justice for Collin and the surviving victim saw significant developments in early October 2020. Authorities successfully apprehended two teenagers in connection with the crime. The pair were subsequently arraigned on charges related to the double shooting, which included the murder of Collin Goodman and the critical injury of the second victim. The legal proceedings moved forward as the community and Collin’s family, including his parents and siblings, mourned the loss of a young man who had just begun his adult life. Subsequent reports suggested that the judicial process continued for the accused, with indications that the individuals involved were eventually sentenced for their roles in the deadly encounter.
