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Reward offered for information leading to arrest in fatal Southwest Detroit shooting

CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Jan. 25, 2024
CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for Jan. 25, 2024 03:54

DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect who fatally shot Cornell E. Squires. 

Cornell  Squires
Crime Stoppers of Michigan

On Dec. 11, 2023 close to 9 a.m., Squires was walking to the backyard of his home in the 3000 block of S. Electric in southwest Detroit when the suspect shot him, according to Crime Stoppers.  

The suspect exited a newer model dark gray Blazer vehicle wearing a blue sweater with the hood covering their face, a black mask, blue gloves, and light gray pants.  

Suspect who shot Cornell  Squires
Crime Stoppers of Michigan

The suspect approached Squires from the back, shooting him immediately before picking something up from the ground, getting back in the vehicle, and fleeing the scene, Crime Stoppers said.  

Suspect vehicle related to fatal shooting of Cornell Squires
Crime Stoppers of Michigan

Anyone with information can make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 1-800 SPEAK-UP or visit the website

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