Crimestoppers Offered Reward After Flint Drive-by Shooting
A teen and an adult woman were wounded when gunfire erupted into a home on Fulsom Street late last month.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Violence
Crimestoppers of Flint & Genesee County has posted a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest following a drive-by shooting. The incident left a teenage boy with multiple gunshot wounds and an adult woman with a superficial injury.
Why it matters
Law enforcement is seeking the public's help to identify the perpetrators of this violent attack on a local home. Authorities hope the financial incentive will encourage witnesses to come forward with details about the silver or light-colored SUV seen at the scene.
Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. Local law enforcement is actively investigating the shooting, which involved a silver or light-colored SUV as the suspect vehicle.
The players
Crimestoppers of Flint & Genesee County
This is a non-profit organization that coordinates with local law enforcement to gather anonymous tips from the public regarding criminal activity.
The details
The shooting occurred when gunfire was discharged from a moving vehicle into a residence on Fulsom Street near Flushing Road. While the teen victim sustained multiple wounds, the adult woman was treated for a superficial injury sustained during the attack.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The drive-by shooting took place at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Legal Context
This case follows the pattern established by the 2024 Michigan State Police violent crime reduction initiative by utilizing community-funded incentives to assist in active investigations. Such measures reflect a broader trend in the jurisdiction of using financial rewards to bypass the challenges of witness intimidation in violent crime cases.
Residents of the Fulsom Street area should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to silver or light-colored SUVs to local authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and any witness accounts could be critical to ensuring public safety and identifying those responsible.
The takeaway
Community-led reward programs play a vital role in local law enforcement investigations when other leads have been exhausted. Residents are encouraged to document and report any suspicious vehicle sightings to help prevent further violence in the neighborhood.
Further reading
For more information on safety initiatives in the area, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WEYI.
