Byron Gilbert, a 28-year-old man known in the Detroit music scene as DJ Slick B, was fatally shot on Friday, February 7, 2020. The incident occurred on Detroit's west side, near McNichols Road and Ilene Street, as Gilbert and a friend were walking to his vehicle.
The two men were ambushed by assailants who opened fire from a dark-colored SUV. Gilbert was killed in the attack, and his 25-year-old friend was injured. Authorities believe the motive for the shooting was an armed robbery.
At the time of the incident, it was not clear if any personal items were taken.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Detroit police released surveillance video showing two men they identified as the suspects responsible for Gilbert's death. The video shows the suspects waiting near a black truck before the arrival of Gilbert and his friend. Despite the video evidence and a subsequent $10,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest, the individuals responsible for the death of Byron Gilbert have not been publicly identified or apprehended.
Friends and family remembered Byron Gilbert as a talented and popular DJ with a growing following. He was a father of three and had aspirations of moving to Atlanta to further his career in the music industry. His death was mourned by the Detroit community, with a memorial event held in his honor.
