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Case Description

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In the fall of 2019, on the west side of Detroit, a heated argument tragically escalated, ending the life of 27-year-old Donovan Welch. On October 14th, a dispute erupted between Welch, a Black male, and another man on the 15800 block of Joy Road. The verbal confrontation quickly turned violent, leading to a fatal conclusion.

The man Welch was arguing with, identified as 28-year-old Jerome Nowden, drew a handgun during the altercation and shot Welch in the chest. Emergency services were c ...Read More

Victim Details

Donovan Welch

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2019-10-14

27

Donovan

Welch

04/20/2026