Flint's Cold Case Deck Spotlights Unsolved Murder of Michael Douglas Smith

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The unsolved shooting death of 74-year-old Michael Douglas Smith in Flint, Michigan in June 2021 is now featured on Crime Stoppers' Unsolved Cold Cases deck of playing cards, which is distributed in Michigan jails and prisons and throughout the community. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Why it matters

Unsolved cases can often fade from public memory, but initiatives like Crime Stoppers' playing card deck aim to keep these open investigations in the spotlight and generate new leads from the community. The murder of Michael Douglas Smith remains a mystery, and his family is still seeking answers and justice.

The details

According to reports, on June 26, 2021, around 4:15 a.m., the Flint Police Department responded to a drive-by shooting call in the 2500 block of Thom Street on Flint's northeast side. Michael Douglas Smith, 74 years old, was killed in his sleep when gunfire tore through his home. His murder remains unsolved.

• On June 26, 2021, around 4:15 a.m., the Flint Police Department responded to the shooting call.

What’s next

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anyone with tips can leave them anonymously by calling 1-800-422-JAIL (5245) or submitting them online.