Family and friends have identified the Canton man who was found shot early Monday morning as kindhearted, hardworking 45-year-old Elvin “CJ” Carter.
Around 12:45 a.m. on Koppernick Road just east of Holly Drive, neighbors say they heard multiple gunshots. The Canton Police Department later found a male body in the roadway.
Family and friends came together Tuesday evening to bring each other support, make funeral arrangements and reflect on the life and legacy of Carter.
He leaves behind his 16-year-old daughter Jayla Carter, who already lost her mother at 5 years old. The two lived together just blocks from the scene of the crime.
“It just still doesn’t feel real. I’m still in shock,” Jayla Carter said through tears. “He didn’t deserve anything like this.”
Jayla CarterAccording to the family, Elvin Carter was out watching the Detroit Lions game Sunday at his usual spot, Sky Bar & Grill in Detroit. After the game, Jayla Carter was expecting him to return home but figured he had a long night and was sleeping in. Elvin Carter’s body was found blocks away from his residence.