On the evening of October 1, 2023, Jason Delbert Schultz, 46, was found inside his Westland home on the 1000 block of S. Merriman Road with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The discovery came at approximately 10:40 p.m. and authorities have classified his death as a homicide.

Originally from Port Hope, Schultz was a father to a son and a daughter and was known for raising farm animals and buying and selling machinery. Investigators told police this did not appear to be a random act and that Schultz may have been specifically targeted, but no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to a felony arrest in the case. If anyone knew Jason or has information about what happened that night, please contact the Westland Police Department or Crime Stoppers.