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Michelle Nicole Artist

Death by Force
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Michelle Nicole Artist, a 30-year-old woman from Detroit, Michigan, tragically lost her life on April 9, 2016. She was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in a white Ford Fusion on a Detroit overpass near the Southfield Freeway. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. when shots were fired at the car, striking both Michelle, who was driving, and her 29-year-old male front-seat passenger. The car veered off and hit a pole after being shot at by an unknown vehicle.

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  • MLive.com: Identity of 2nd victim in double-homicide on Detroit roadway released
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    • Victim Details

    Michelle Nicole Artist

    Female

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    2016-04-09

    30

    Michelle

    Nicole Artist

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about how terrifying this whole situation must have been for Michelle and the ... ...Read More
    08/07/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possible motives for why Michelle and her passenger could have been targe... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
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