A man wanted in Michigan on a first-degree murder warrant may be hiding out somewhere in metro Atlanta, according to investigators who say fresh tracking information now points to the region. The suspect, Brett Eric Brown, is also wanted on firearms and assault charges, and Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County is putting up cash in hopes someone will turn him in.
Brown is the focus of a coordinated manhunt by the Michigan State Police Third District Fugitive Team, which has been working with other agencies to track him down. A recent alert says he is "likely staying somewhere in the local Atlanta area" and lists felony warrants for first-degree murder, felony firearm, assault with intent to murder, and carrying a concealed weapon, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County is offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to Brown’s arrest. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-422-JAIL (5245) or using the group’s online tip portal, per Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County.
This public notice is not brand new. Local outlets in Michigan first shared the Crime Stoppers posting in mid-2023. Those earlier reports described Brown as about 5 feet 8 inches tall and roughly 200 pounds and warned that he is considered armed and dangerous, as reported by WSGW.
What investigators say
Investigators say recent tracking information has shifted their focus to the greater Atlanta area and that Brown may be visiting an adult daughter who lives in the region, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The Michigan State Police Third District Fugitive Team has carried out coordinated searches in the Flint area and neighboring counties, according to Michigan State Police task-force notices and press materials.
Legal implications
Brown is facing some of the heaviest charges on the books in Michigan. First-degree murder is the state’s most serious homicide offense and is punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole, as outlined in MCL 750.316. Other counts listed in the alert, including felony firearm and assault with intent to murder, could add years of prison time if prosecutors secure convictions.
How to help
Authorities are stressing one key point for the public: do not approach anyone you believe might be the suspect. If you see someone who matches Brown’s description or have information about where he might be, call 911 first, then submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL or through the organization’s online portal, as described on the Crime Stoppers site.
Investigators also ask potential witnesses to hang on to any video, photos, or other evidence and share those directly with law enforcement instead of posting identifying details on social media. The investigation is ongoing, and officials say they are continuing to coordinate with local partners in Georgia and agencies back in Michigan to track Brown down. Because authorities have not released further details about the underlying case or any victims, they are urging anyone with relevant information to use the official tip line so leads can be checked and sent to the appropriate prosecutors.
