In the early evening of September 6, 2020, a trip to a pet store in Flint Township, Michigan, turned tragic for 43-year-old Lee Curlee. A male resident of Flint, Curlee was in the parking lot of the PetSmart on Miller Road when his life was abruptly cut short in a brazen act of violence. The incident unfolded at approximately 6 p.m. as Curlee stood beside his vehicle.
According to witnesses, a dark-colored vehicle pulled up near Curlee.
A male individual exited the vehicle and, without apparent warning, fired several shots at Curlee, who tragically died at the scene. The shooter then got back into the vehicle and quickly fled the area, heading down Miller Road. The sudden and public nature of the shooting left the local community in shock and mourning.
In the immediate aftermath, Flint Township police launched an investigation into the homicide. They appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and capture of the person responsible for Curlee's death. Investigators urged anyone who may have witnessed the fatal shooting or had any knowledge of the incident to come forward. A reward was also offered for information that would be crucial to solving the case.
Despite the public appeals and the ongoing investigation, there have been no subsequent announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect in the killing of Lee Curlee. The case has left a lingering sense of loss and unanswered questions for his family, friends, and the wider Flint community, who remember him as a beloved and respected individual. The motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed by authorities, and the investigation into his untimely death remains open.
