A Friday night inside a Davison home ended in deadly gunfire when a 34-year-old Lansing man was shot and killed, and police say they are now searching for a Detroit man suspected in the slaying. Officers were called to the 400 block of South Dayton Street, where they found the victim, later identified as Carl Martell Calhoun, with at least one gunshot wound. Calhoun was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators say the suspected shooter took off in a burgundy Dodge conversion-style van that should be considered linked to an armed and dangerous suspect.
According to CBS News, officers responded to the South Dayton home at about 6:34 p.m. and found Calhoun inside. Investigators told the outlet there was a disturbance between two men that escalated into a physical fight, then gunfire. CBS reports Calhoun was pronounced dead at the scene while detectives began processing the residence for evidence.
Suspect Description and Vehicle
Davison police have identified the man they are looking for as Nakia Tyrese Taylor of Detroit. He is described as about 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, according to WNEM. Authorities say Taylor left the scene in a burgundy Dodge conversion-style van with Michigan plate FAB5598. Officers warn he should be treated as armed and dangerous, and anyone who spots Taylor or the van is urged not to approach, instead calling police immediately.
How Law Enforcement Is Responding
Multiple agencies converged on the neighborhood to support Davison officers, including the Davison Township Police, the Richfield Township Police, the Michigan State Police, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, and the MSP Bridgeport Crime Laboratory, WILX reports. Investigators have asked anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Bryan Illig at 810-653-4196 or Crime Stoppers at 800-422-5245. Officers are canvassing the area and checking for witnesses and video that might help piece together what happened inside the home.
Investigation and Next Steps
The case remains wide open and under active investigation, and no arrests or charges have been announced at this time, per CBS News Detroit. Detectives are asking neighbors to review doorbell and security camera footage from Friday evening and to share anything that might show Taylor, the van, or any unusual activity on South Dayton Street. Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect is asked to call Detective Sgt. Bryan Illig at 810-653-4196 or Crime Stoppers at 800-422-5245.
