Killer still unknown 6 years after 34-year-old man shot in Detroit: ‘He was everything to me’

Man killed in 3000 block of Bewick Street

Demetris Shepard (Crime Stoppers)

DETROIT – Demetris Shepard, also known as “Fuji,” was murdered on June 14, 2016 on Detroit’s east side, according to Crime Stoppers.

“He was everything to me and I miss him so much,” his sister said. “Ya’ll took somebody from us. He would’ve gave you the shoes off his feet. Ya’ll don’t know how much ya’ll hurt us.”

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He was standing outside of a home in the 3000 block of Bewick Street when someone in a gray Jeep Commander drove by and shot him. He was 34 years old.

“He was all I have. I loved my brother. It’s a big piece of me missing since my brother was gone. I know somebody knows something, I just hope somebody come forward and speak up,” his other sister said.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.


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