Devon Hoover: Mystery surrounds death of top Michigan neurosurgeon found shot dead at home
MICHIGAN, DETROIT: A Michigan neurosurgeon was discovered shot dead at his home in Detroit on Sunday, April 23. Dr Devon Hoover, 53, was found in his residence located in the West Boston Boulevard neighborhood in the Boston-Edison District, according to reports. The details of his death are still unclear.
During a wellness check, police found that Dr Devon Hoover, a top Michigan neurosurgeon, had been shot dead in his home in an elite Detroit neighborhood. The body of the 53-year-old was discovered on Sunday evening, April 23, at his residence on West Boston Boulevard in the historic Boston-Edison District. WXYZ reported that the police confirmed that Hoover was found dead from a gunshot wound, and it is unknown how long he had been dead before being found.
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Hoover was a board-certified neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon Devon Alan Hoover, recognized as one of the area's greatest, was found shot dead at his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison District. Police were responding to a wellness check on April 23 when they discovered the body of the 53-year-old. The circumstances surrounding the death are unknown, according to a statement by Detroit Police to Law&Crime. Hoover completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital and fellowships at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Board-certified neurosurgeon Devon Alan Hoover had a focus on neck and back diseases, said Ascension Michigan. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and did fellowships at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Michigan.
'Devon Hoover, MD, was a dedicated and well-respected member of the Ascension Michigan family'
Ascension Michigan issued a statement mourning the death of Devon Hoover, MD, calling him a "dedicated and well-respected member" of the community. "Our sincerest condolence and heartfelt prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow associates during this incredibly difficult time," the statement read.
The death has shocked the Boston Edison Historic District community, with many people wondering who could be responsible. "This is so insane, and I hate that it's come to this," a woman told Local4. "Devon has been in this area for a very long time, and a lot of people know Devon as he's hosted so many things for people to come by."
'He’s an anchor of the block'
According to neighbor Johnathan Shearrod, Devon Hoover lived alone but kept his property pristine. "He's an anchor of the block, extremely involved in the neighborhood," Shearrod said. Hoover had finished his dream greenhouse project just a year ago, Shearrod said, adding "He's just a wonderful person."
Hoover, originally from Goshen, Indiana according to his Facebook profile, was included in Hour Detroit magazine's 2008 "Top Docs" rankings. The rankings were determined by over 16,000 medical workers in five counties surrounding Detroit, who nominated colleagues they considered to be the best in their respective fields.