The brutal murder of Devon Hoover: Police probe break-in at home of slain Michigan neurosurgeon
DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Detroit police are investigating a break-in at the home of slain Detroit neurosurgeon Devon Hoover. The 53-year-old was found dead at his home on West Boston Boulevard in Detroit’s Boston-Edison District on April 23. He was shot dead in what police believe was a domestic incident.
They have now said the suspect(s) reportedly entered through a rear window of his home late Saturday night, April 29, going into Sunday morning, April 30. It is unclear what was taken, according to Fox 2 Detroit.
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Police said Hoover, who lived alone and was reportedly single, was found wrapped in a plastic sheet in his attic, according to Fox 2 Detroit. He was discovered during a welfare check. Hoover was reportedly killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. A person of interest in the murder has been placed in custody on unrelated charges, police announced on Friday, April 28.
"We are confident no other residents are at risk and this was not an incident where the victim's home was broken into or the act was random," said Detroit Police Chief James White previously. On the afternoon of April 30, friends and family gathered to say their last goodbyes to Hoover at his funeral. The funeral was held at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
'He was a gift from God'
In a statement, Hoover's family said, "We, the family of Devon Hoover, wish to express our profound sadness at the loss of a beloved son, brother, and uncle. We grieve his untimely death and will miss him greatly. We are so grateful for the many words of kindness and stories from people who were touched by his life. He was a gift from God and used his talents to bless many."
Devon Hoover's mother rumored to be dead
Meanwhile, Hoover's mother was rumored to be dead just five days after his murder, according to a social media post. "Not sure if it’s true but I just read that his mother passed away today! God Bless the family….My heart goes out to them!" a social media user wrote on Facebook. While there are no official reports about his mother's rumored death, and no confirmation from his family either, friends and acquaintances have confirmed her death in the post's comment section.
Several colleagues and patients of Hoover have taken to a Facebook page, 'Justice for Dr Devon Hoover', to share their tributes to the doctor and condolences to his family. Many patients have recalled how the doctor saved them with his successful surgeries, while people who have worked with him described him as a humble, kind, and loving human being.