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Demetris Shepard

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jun 14, 2016

Victim Details

Demetris Shepard

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2016-06-14

yes

2500

34

Demetris

Shepard

06/25/2026

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On a summer evening in Detroit, on June 14, 2016, a 34-year-old Black man named Demetris Shepard, affectionately known to friends and family as 'Fuji,' was standing outside a residence on the city's east side. His life was abruptly cut short when an occupant of a passing gray Jeep Commander opened fire, striking him. The vehicle then sped away from the 3000 block of Bewick Street, leaving a scene of sudden violence and a community in shock.

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  • WDIV: Killer still unknown 6 years after 34-year-old man shot in Detroit: ‘He was everything to me’
  • Demetris Shepard - 2016 Homicide - Detroit - Michigan Cold Cases
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    I was reading up about the tragic case of Demetris "Fuji" Shepard today, and my heart goes out to hi... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    It's been over seven years since Demetris Shepard, known to many as "Fuji," was tragically murdered,... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic case of Demetris "Fuji" Shepard, and something that stands out to me ... ...Read More
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