DETROIT – It’s been three years since Marquese Smith and Teron Flowers were gunned down on Detroit’s east side. Their families are still searching for answers, and the shooter — or shooters — are still on the loose.
On Dec. 15, 2021, Marquese and Teron were shot near the Martin Luther King Apartments at Saint Aubin and Larned streets, according to Detroit police.
Three years later, their loved ones are still grieving and desperate for closure.
“We miss him dearly. I wish he was here. It hurts every day,” said Linda Jones, Marquese Jones’ grandmother.
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Linda Jones, along with Marquese’s father and other family members, gathered this week at the Crime Stoppers headquarters in Southfield to plead for help. Jones believes fear is keeping witnesses silent.
“Please help us. Please. Please. I know you’re afraid,” said Jones, as she held back tears. “There’s a code at the King Homes. Even though they want to tell, they can’t, because they know if they’re found out, they too will die in Detroit. Police, I know you’re doing all you can, but we need your help.”
Detroit police said Marquese Jones and Teron Flowers got into an altercation with another group of men around 6:30 p.m. that night. They ran for their lives, but multiple shooters ambushed them. Both were shot and killed.
“There were at least 60 people out there at a party that was going on, and when the gunshots started, everybody just ran,” said a family spokesperson. “If anybody knows anything, please call Crime Stoppers. You don’t have to give your name.”
Crime Stoppers is offering a $4,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
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“Take it to the bank, get your money,” Jones urged. “It’s a $4,000 reward for Marquese and Teron’s information.”
Detroit police continue to investigate, but they need help from the community. If you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tipsters remain completely anonymous.
For families like Marquese Jones’, justice is long overdue.
“We just want answers. Please help us find them,” said Jones.
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An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side. (Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz, Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.)
DETROIT – An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a man on Detroit’s west side.
The incident occurred on Thursday (June 25) in the 18900 block of Rosemont Avenue and 7 Mile Road, prompting a response from police and emergency crews, who set up a staging area.
Local 4 is heading to the scene and will provide updates as they become available, but the victim’s condition has not been released as of 7:55 p.m.
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The Detroit Police Department’s Media Relations team was responding to the scene, and officials said additional information would be provided, including a media briefing with sound available.
Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting or the circumstances involving the officer or officers involved.
This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.
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The Detroit Lions are facing a significant dilemma regarding a player selected in the first-round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Cornerback Terrion Arnold is facing multiple felony charges stemming from an alleged robbery and kidnapping plot in Florida.
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When drafted, the former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back signed a four-year, $14,343,710 contract. The agreement included a $7,251,788 signing bonus and an average salary of $3,585,928 annually.
So at this point, Arnold has been paid more than half of his contract.
This year, Arnold was set to earn a base salary of $1,273,974, which included a roster bonus of $825,000. His cap hit is $3,911,921 this year and has dead cap hit of $9,127,816.
If the Lions decide to cut the 23-year-old, they would be on the hook for dead cap costs, but could in the future recoup monies based on the league’s conduct policy.
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According to Spotrac, “Lions Terrion Arnold has 2-years, $4.8 M (guaranteed) remaining on his rookie contract, plus a potential 5th-year option for the 2028 season. Any suspension stemming from a violation of the league’s conduct polict would void the guarantees.”
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In the short term, cutting Arnold is not significantly beneficial. The organization could save money in the future depending on if his decisions are deemed to have breech the clauses in his first NFL contract.
Detroit has options at the cornerback position if Arnold is no longer a part of the organization. Nick Whiteside, Rock Ya-Sin, Keith Abney and Ennis Rakestraw are all in the mix to earn playing time opposite of veteran D.J. Reed.
“It’s just the depth. Like, you’ve got guys that have played in games and that’s what you want. It’s not like you’re guessing on what you’re getting. You know what you’re going to get from those guys and so another year in the system, another year competing, he’s (Whiteside) going to be better,” said defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. “And just that’s the thing about the NFL, you got to have guys who go out there and compete and he’s another one that’s capable of playing and it’s going to push everybody else in the room.”
Currently, the team has $19,338,873 (17th) available in cap space, based on the top-51 players on the roster.
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#Lions CB Terrion Arnold has 2-years, $4.8M (guaranteed) remaining on his rookie contract, plus a potential 5th-year option for the 2028 season.
Any suspension stemming from a violation of the league’s conduct policy would void the guarantees.
— Spotrac (@spotrac) June 25, 2026
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