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FBI offering $25,000 reward for suspect information in death of 4-year-old Detroit boy

Posted at 4:57 AM, Jul 30, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-30 05:16:49-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the people responsible for the homicide of 4-year-old Nathaniel Mesiah Roby-Townsend.

Nathaniel who was 4 years old at the time of his death, was shot when two unknown suspects armed with rifles opened fire on the home located at 18611 Birwood Street in Detroit around 12:50 am on May 21, 2020.

One round struck Nathaniel in the chest, killing him instantly.

If you have any information related to this homicide, contact the FBI's Detroit Field Office at (313) 965-2323, or the FBI tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Nathaniel Mesiah Roby Townsend by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit on Scribd

You can also report information online at tips.fbi.gov or contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.