Cops have suspect in mystery killing of neurosurgeon Dr Devon Hoover who was shot twice in the back then covered in a comforter and left in the attic of his $1.2million mansion

Police have a suspect in the mysterious murder of a neurosurgeon who was shot twice in the back of the head before being wrapped in a comforter and pushed into the attic of his $1.2 million mansion in Detroit.

Dr. Devon Hooper, 53, who is believed to have lived alone, was found naked in a crawl space of his home on West Boston Boulevard in the Boston-Edison District on April 23 this year.

Detroit police officers have now said they are “confident” that they have evidence that there is a suspect in connection with the murder.

“We are confident that we will bring justice to this family. We are convinced that we are aware of the circumstances. We have confidence in our suspect,” Detroit Police Chief James White said Thursday NY Post.

“We just need a little more time to work with the prosecution and we have a to-do list and we are prepared to make an announcement before any snow falls. We just have a lot of work to do,” he said at a meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners.

An autopsy report shows he was shot twice in the back of the head before being put in a crawl space of his house (pictured), where he was believed to have lived alone.

Dr. Hoover was found in the crawlspace in April after police conducted a welfare check when he failed to show up at a family party in Indiana.

Detroit Police Chief James White declined to go into details about how the surgeon was found, but said officers were “quickly concerned about some of the things they saw in the house.”

Police ruled his death a homicide and announced on April 28 that they had taken into custody an interested person on unrelated charges who were believed to have material information about Dr. Hoover. However, this person was released just days later.

White said at the time that the arrested man and Dr. Hoover knew each other but declined to go into detail about the nature of their relationship.

“This was not a random act,” White added.

The official did not disclose a possible motive for the killing, but said his department has “some theories.”

“At this point, we’re happy to have an interesting person to interview,” he said. “We’re not going to stop until we have all the information we need.”

“We are still actively investigating this matter,” White stressed, adding that there is no evidence that there is still a risk to the community.

But just one day later, Dr. Hoover’s multimillion-dollar home was broken into by at least one suspect who entered through a window.

No one was home at the time of the burglary and it is unclear if anything was stolen from the home.

Hoover was one of the most renowned neurosurgeons in Detroit. He was described by the community as ‘amazing’

The distinguished neurosurgeon was hailed as a “dedicated and respected” physician by his employer, Ascension Michigan Hospital.

Dr. Hoover was well loved in his community and was previously named in Hour Detroit Magazine as one of Detroit’s leading neurological surgeons in 2008.

In a statement following his murder, Ascension Michigan Hospital said Dr. Hoover “was a devoted and respected member of the Ascension Michigan family and will be greatly missed by our community. Our heartfelt condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.”

His former neighbor, Roland Radinski, also told DailyMail.com that the community felt “grief for the loss of a nice neighbor and a good surgeon.”

“I have several friends who were patients of Dr. Hoover and they were shocked by his untimely death,” he continued. “They only had good things to say about him.”

In the months following his death, the community paid tribute to the “great” doctor.

A Facebook page dedicated to him reads, “Rest in peace, beautiful and kind soul. You will be forever missed. You taught me how to love neurosurgery by working with you in the operating room,” one of his colleagues wrote.

Your patience was unparalleled. Prayers for your family and everyone you knew. We are devastated to have lost you! May your legacy and love of surgery live forever in those touched by your presence in this world.”

Roland Radinski (pictured), a neighbor of Dr. Hoover, said those who knew him had “nothing but good things to say about him”

“Last weekend we lost a beloved colleague,” added another colleague from Ascension Hospital. ‘A very talented doctor… a man no one can say anything bad about. He was a real gentleman. He was sincere and loved helping people.’

A former patient added in a separate post that Dr. Hoover was considered “the best” and was “not like most surgeons.”

“He said he wouldn’t operate unless absolutely necessary,” she continued. ‘Always so wonderful, knowledgeable and supportive. We are so very sad for his family, friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace.’

“I can’t believe how such a horrific tragedy can befall such a gentle, brilliant soul,” said another.

“God bless you, Dr. Hoover … I will never forget your kindness and respect.”

Dr. Hoover was born in Indiana and is survived by his father and six sisters. His mother, Lauretta Hoover, tragically died four days after her son’s murder.