What started as a domestic dispute turned into a deadly encounter in south Lansing on Sunday evening, leaving a 60-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound. Authorities identified the victim as Nelson Pastor Silva-Gonzalez, who was discovered suffering from critical injuries on the 5500 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard around 5:45 p.m. Despite emergency responders’ swift arrival and efforts to save his life, Silva-Gonzalez succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a nearby hospital.
According to Lansing Police, preliminary findings indicate that the incident stemmed from an argument among individuals who were already familiar with one another. Investigators emphasized that this was not a random act of violence but rather a domestic altercation that tragically escalated. All parties connected to the dispute have been identified, and authorities confirmed that they have been detained or are cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The area, typically quiet during evening hours, was swarmed by police vehicles and crime scene tape as detectives gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses. Neighbors expressed shock and sadness over the violence, saying they heard shouting followed by the sound of gunfire. One resident described seeing officers perform CPR before the victim was taken away by ambulance.Police have not yet released details about what triggered the confrontation or whether any charges have been filed.
The Lansing Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate, with assistance from the Michigan State Police crime lab.Officials urge anyone with additional information or surveillance footage from the area to contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. As the community mourns the loss of Nelson Pastor Silva-Gonzalez, authorities are reminding residents of the devastating consequences that domestic disputes can have when tempers turn violent.
