Crimestoppers Seeks Info on 5-Year Anniversary of Fatal Flint Shooting

Authorities offer $2,500 reward for tips leading to an arrest in the 2021 homicide of Marquan Ford.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Crimestoppers of Flint & Genesee County is asking the public for any information related to the five-year anniversary of a fatal shooting that occurred on March 31, 2021. On that date, 34-year-old Marquan "Boomp" Ford was shot multiple times while driving in the 4000 block of Melbourne Ave. in Flint, Michigan, and later succumbed to his injuries.

Why it matters

This unsolved homicide case remains a priority for local law enforcement, who are hoping renewed public attention on the five-year anniversary may lead to new tips and information that could help identify the perpetrator and bring closure to Ford's family.

The details

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for any information that leads to an arrest in the case. Members of the public with any details related to the shooting are encouraged to submit anonymous tips through the Crimestoppers website or by calling their hotline.

  • The fatal shooting occurred on March 31, 2021.
  • March 31, 2026 marks the five-year anniversary of the incident.

The players

Marquan "Boomp" Ford

A 34-year-old Flint resident who was fatally shot while driving in 2021.

Crimestoppers of Flint & Genesee County

A nonprofit organization that works with local law enforcement to solicit anonymous tips from the public about unsolved crimes.

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What’s next

Crimestoppers is urging anyone with information about the 2021 shooting of Marquan Ford to come forward and submit an anonymous tip, which could lead to a $2,500 reward.

The takeaway

This tragic five-year-old homicide case remains unsolved, highlighting the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in obtaining public cooperation to crack down on violent crime in the Flint community.