Marvin High Jr., 58, Fatally Struck by Gunfire Outside His Lansing Home in Broad Daylight — Investigators Find No Motive, No Suspect as Family and Community Plead for Answers
In a quiet neighborhood on Lansing’s north side, 58-year-old Marvin High Jr. was outside his home on what should have been an ordinary day. It was early afternoon when the calm was shattered by a sudden burst of gunfire. Multiple bullets tore through Marvin’s body with no warning. By the time first responders arrived, he was unresponsive. He passed away shortly afterward.
The shooting happened in broad daylight, in full view of nearby homes. Yet despite the open setting, no one saw enough to identify a suspect, and authorities have yet to determine a motive. The attack seemed to come out of nowhere — no confrontation, no loud argument, no warning.
Neighbors reported hearing the shots ring out and rushed to help, but there was little they could do. Marvin lay motionless just outside his home. Police found no sign of forced entry, no clear evidence pointing to a suspect, and no witnesses who could offer more than fragments.
A Life Lived Quietly
Marvin High Jr. was known by many in the area as a calm, reserved man. He lived a life of routine and hard work, often seen mowing his lawn or waving to neighbors as they passed by. Friends and family describe him as a gentle, dependable presence in their lives — someone who asked for little but gave plenty.
“He didn’t cause trouble. He didn’t look for it. He lived peacefully,” said one neighbor. “He deserved better than this.”
Marvin spent his life in Lansing, working various jobs to support himself and his family. He was especially close to his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He had no children of his own, but was deeply loved by younger relatives who looked to him as a steady influence.
A Crime With No Clarity
The Lansing Police Department responded quickly to the scene, cordoning off the area and gathering what little evidence they could. Multiple shell casings were recovered, suggesting the shooter fired with intent to harm. But that’s where the trail ends.
There are no known disputes, no history of violence, and no clear explanation as to why Marvin was targeted. Investigators canvassed the area, seeking security footage, leads, or any detail that might help build a timeline — but came up empty.
“We don’t believe this was random, but we don’t know what motivated it,” said a Lansing Police spokesperson. “Right now, every theory is on the table.”
Family Seeking Justice, Pleading for Help
For Marvin’s family, the pain is compounded by the lack of answers. They are left grieving a man they loved — and struggling to understand why someone would take his life.
“There was no reason for this,” said his sister. “He didn’t deserve to be taken like this. We just want to know why. We want to know who.”
As detectives continue their search for answers, the family has asked the public to come forward with anything — no matter how small — that might help piece together what happened. They are also planning a memorial service in the coming days.
A Community Urged to Speak
Lansing police and Crime Stoppers are asking anyone with information to step up, anonymously if necessary. A cash reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest.
“If you know something, say something. Don’t protect whoever did this,” said the lead investigator. “A man was shot down in the middle of the day. That should never go unanswered.”
Community members have expressed fear and sorrow following the incident, with many calling it a wake-up call for tighter community bonds and more open dialogue.
A Life That Should Not Be Forgotten
As days pass without answers, Marvin’s name is added to a growing list of lives lost to gun violence—lives too often reduced to headlines and statistics. But for those who knew him, Marvin High Jr. was so much more: a beloved relative, a caring neighbor, a man who lived without causing harm.
He will be remembered not for the way he died, but for the steady, quiet dignity with which he lived.
What You Can Do
If you were in the area at the time of the shooting or have any information—no matter how insignificant it may seem—please contact:
- Lansing Police Department
- Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips accepted)
You could be the key to helping Marvin’s family find the answers they desperately need.
He was outside his home. In the middle of the day. And now he’s gone. If you know something, speak. If you saw something, come forward. His family is still waiting.
