Crime & Safety

Arrest Made In Double Fatal Shooting At Detroit Gas Station

Detroit Police say they have arrested two people and recovered a firearm in connection to Monday night's double fatal shooting.

Detroit Police said they have two suspects in custody for connection to a double fatal shooting at a Detroit gas station.
Detroit Police said they have two suspects in custody for connection to a double fatal shooting at a Detroit gas station. (Shutterstock)

DETROIT — Detroit Police said Wednesday they have arrested two people and recovered a gun in connection with a shooting Monday night at a Detroit gas station on the city's west side that left two people dead.

Police have not identified the suspects publicly.

While there is no motive for the shooting, police believe the victims were targeted and this wasn't a random attack.

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Police are still investigating and ask if you have information to call 313-596-2260.

Marshae Nash, 21, and her boyfriend, Benson Lindsey, 22, were shot to death in a car just outside the Marathon gas station on West Warren Avenue and Ashton Street.

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Police previously said the couple's baby boy was in the backseat of car at the time of the shooting, but now said the mother was holding the child when she was shot.

The baby was not hurt, police said.


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