In the early morning hours of a November Saturday in Flint, Michigan, tragedy befell James Lester Cavett, a 33-year-old man whose life was cut short by gunfire. On November 19, 2016, at approximately 12:15 a.m., police were called to the 1900 block of Broadway Boulevard on the city's east side. There, they discovered Cavett lying near the street, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was rushed to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain shrouded in mystery, as authorities have yet to publicly identify any suspects or make any arrests in connection with the homicide. In the days and weeks that followed, the case grew cold, and it is now considered an unsolved homicide. Law enforcement officials have reached out to the community for assistance, with Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County issuing a plea for anyone with information to come forward. Despite these efforts, the case remains open, and the identity of the person or persons responsible for James Lester Cavett's death is unknown. There has been no information released regarding a motive for the shooting, leaving a grieving family and community searching for answers. The investigation into the death of James Lester Cavett is ongoing.
