De-Angelo Smith Owens, a 25-year-old male, was tragically killed in a triple homicide on June 6, 2016, in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred in the early morning hours at a house on Brace Street, which police described as a known drug house. Two other young men, 15-year-old Jaden Dorris and 22-year-old Errick Durham, also lost their lives in the violent encounter.
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots around 5 a.m., prompting a police response. Upon arrival, officers discovered a grim scene. Owens and Dorris were found shot to death inside the home, seemingly attacked while they were sleeping. Durham's body was located near the side door of the residence. Investigators found signs of a forced entry in the basement of the house, suggesting a break-in had occurred. The home had a history of police activity, with raids having been conducted in the months leading up to the shooting following neighbors' complaints about drug-related activities.
Despite the initial investigation and the belief by police that the shooting was a targeted act, the case has grown cold. To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the murders of De-Angelo Smith Owens, Jaden Dorris, and Errick Durham. While police have not released any information on potential suspects, the family of De-Angelo Smith Owens has disputed the notion that the killings were drug-related. His mother stated her belief that he was attempting to mediate a neighborhood dispute when he was caught in the violence. Owens was a father of four, with another child on the way at the time of his death. The case remains unsolved, leaving a grieving family and community still searching for answers and justice. Crime Stoppers of Michigan has offered a cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
