The Muskegon community is grieving after police identified the victim of a deadly shooting as 73-year-old Tomas Lee Stewart Sr. Authorities confirmed his identity on Tuesday, Dec. 2, as the investigation into the tragic incident continues with no arrests yet made.
According to Muskegon police, officers responded Monday morning to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Jiroch Street. When they arrived, they discovered Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving loved ones and neighbors heartbroken over the sudden violence.
The death is being investigated as a homicide, and police are working to uncover what led to the shooting. Detectives spent hours at the scene collecting evidence, speaking with residents, and reviewing any potential surveillance footage in hopes of identifying a suspect or understanding the circumstances that resulted in Stewart’s death. The quiet neighborhood where the shooting unfolded has been left shaken, with many residents expressing fear and sadness that such violence occurred so close to home.
Friends and family of Tomas Lee Stewart Sr. are devastated by the loss. Stewart is being remembered as a kind, soft-spoken man whose presence brought warmth and familiarity to those around him. His age and vulnerability have made the tragedy even more difficult for the community to process, as many question how such a senseless act could happen.
Muskegon police are urging anyone with information—no matter how small it may seem—to come forward. Tips can be reported directly to the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750 or anonymously through Silent Observer at 231-722-7463. Investigators hope that community involvement will help bring answers and justice for Stewart’s grieving loved ones.
As the investigation moves forward, Muskegon residents are uniting in sorrow and support, hoping for swift progress in identifying the person responsible. The loss of Tomas Lee Stewart Sr. serves as a painful reminder of the impact of gun violence on families and neighborhoods, leaving many calling for peace and healing in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy.
