Detroit police investigate fatal assault after man dies from his injuries

The Detroit Police Department is investigating the death of a man who died four months after he was assaulted.

At about 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024, police were called to the 3800 block of Mt. Elliot, where they found the victim, identified as Lamar Williams, reported that he was hit with a blunt object, police said in a news release.

Williams was taken to the hospital for treatment. He died from his injuries in March 2025.

On Tuesday, Detroit police launched a homicide investigation and are seeking anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault or witnessed the incident…

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