Grand Rapids Man Found Dead in Homicide | Grand Rapids News

A 48-year-old man, Nnaemeka Basil Okonkwo, was found dead early Sunday morning in Grand Rapids after being beaten — police say homicide. Found near Bridge Street and National Avenue, he was pronounced on scene. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with info to come forward — call Grand Rapids PD at 616-456-3380 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345. This tragedy has shaken the community, and justice is urgently sought. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/09/grand-rapids-homicide-man-found-beaten-to-death-identified.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee53c62e1ae9d4c4 Report issues to [email protected].