A 34-year-old Flint man was shot and killed inside a home last Saturday, according to authorities. Troopers with the Michigan State Police and officers with the Flint Police Department were called to the 5700 block of Edwards Street at about 11:10 p.m. The victim could not be revived and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. Investigators are treating the death as a homicide and, so far, are keeping most details close to the vest.
Michigan State Police told CBS Detroit that troopers and Flint officers responded to the residence and that the case is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information has been asked to call Detective Trooper Tanner Davis at 989-590-0719, according to state police.
People who want to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Flint at 1-800-422-5245, send tips through the P3 Tips mobile app, or use the group's website, according to Crime Stoppers of Flint. The organization notes that photos and videos can be uploaded directly through its online tip portal.
MSP Support And Local Homicide Trends
The Michigan State Police deploy investigative resources to Flint through its Secure Cities Partnership and a local Major Case Unit, according to the department's 2024 report. Michigan State Police state that the Major Case Unit helps investigate homicides and other violent crimes in the city.
Homicide remains a stubborn problem in Flint. The Flint Police Department's end-of-year statistics list 34 murders in 2024, underscoring that killings continue to weigh heavily on the community, according to the department's annual report. Flint Police Department
In the Edwards Street case, police have not publicly identified any suspects or released a possible motive. Investigators are still looking for witnesses and video, and anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Trooper Tanner Davis or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers, as reported by CBS Detroit.
