Southfield man facing felony for hit-and-run that killed disabled, homeless veteran in wheelchair

Practically two months after a disabled veteran in a wheelchair was killed in a collision in Oak Park, police arrested a Southfield man who now faces felony expenses.

Devin Asa-Armon Gentle, 28, was arrested and charged Jan. 15 on a cost of failure to cease on the scene of an accident leading to loss of life for the Nov. 22, 2025 crash that killed William Mapp, 71.

Based on the Oak Park Public Security Division, Mapp was a former New York resident who was doubtless homeless in Michigan in recent times.

An “intensive investigation” resulted within the arrest warrant for Gentle, police stated.

The deadly collision occurred within the early morning hours close to West 9 Mile and Harding Avenue, not removed from Greenfield Street. Officers responding to a report of a person mendacity within the roadway discovered Mapp and carried out life-saving makes an attempt, however had been unsuccessful, police stated.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Mapp was within the roadway when he was struck by a dark-colored sedan that fled the scene after the collision, police stated. Automobile investigators consider he was concerned within the incident; a 2024 Hyundai Elantra was later discovered deserted in Detroit.

Based on the Oak Park Public Security Division, “the case initially generated restricted investigative leads,” however persistent efforts “resulted within the improvement of a essential tip.”

In response to the arrest, Lt. Brian Barker stated, “We wish to sincerely thank our neighborhood for his or her cooperation in serving to to convey this tragic pedestrian fatality to justice. The guidelines, assist and cooperation we acquired have been instrumental in transferring this investigation ahead. We additionally lengthen our gratitude to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Workplace and Crime Stoppers of Michigan for his or her partnership and experience.

“Protecting our streets and residents secure is our prime precedence, and dealing with the fantastic neighborhood right here in Oak Park and all through Southern Michigan makes our job that a lot simpler. Most significantly, we lengthen our deepest condolences to the household of William Mapp and honor his service to our nation. His life and sacrifice is not going to be forgotten.”

Anybody with extra details about the case is requested to name the Oak Park Public Security Division at 248-691-7447.