DETROIT – The family of a woman that was shot and killed ten years ago in Detroit are still searching for answers.
The family held a press conference with Crime Stoppers on March 17, 2025, asking for the community for help in finding more information into Ditwan Morgan’s murder.
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You can watch the full press conference at the end of this article.
What happened to Ditwan Morgan?
Ditwan Morgan was shot to death on March 17, 2015, in the 10800 block of Bonita Street, near Hayes Street and E. Outer Drive.
According to Crime Stoppers of Michigan, family members said Morgan left her home sometime after 9 p.m. and walked to a corner store that was four houses away. After a verbal altercation with an unknown man, Morgan was chased back to her home by the man.
She managed to get inside; however, shots were fired through the door, hitting Morgan once in the back.
Morgan was transported to a hospital but later died from her injuries.
She graduated from Princess Ann High School in Virginia and studied CAD engineering at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. She was owner-operator of Change of Life, a business created to provide food and shelter for the homeless.
Morgan was also a mother of two.
What family said on Monday
Morgan’s son and her sister spoke in a press conference on March 17, asking for more information.
The family recalled the events leading up to Morgan’s death.
Morgan’s sister said she locked the door coming home and told her family she was being chased. While she was holding the door, Morgan’s sister said she was shot in the back.
Morgan’s son saw the deadly shooting, according to Morgan’s sister.
No one has been arrested. The family is asking for people to come forward and tell the police what they saw.
“We know for sure that somebody saw what happened,” said Morgan’s sister.
“It’s hard to talk about, and it’s hard to think about,” said Morgan’s son.
“She was the glue for all of us,” said Morgan’s sister. “Not knowing who did it is the struggle of all.”
Crime Stoppers asking for information
Crime Stoppers announced on Monday the reward for information leading to an arrest in Morgan’s murder increased to up to $9,000.
To submit an anonymous tip, call 800-Speak Up or visit www.1800speakup.org. Crime Stoppers said rewards will be paid when tips lead to an arrest—they will not wait for a conviction.
Monday’s full press conference can be viewed below:
