In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Detroit, the lives of two cousins were tragically cut short. Albert Journey, a 37-year-old man, was fatally shot and killed on October 28, 2017. The incident also claimed the life of his 33-year-old cousin, Broderick Long.
The shooting occurred around 12:40 a.m. in the 4700 block of Cooper Street, near East Forest Avenue.
A report of gunfire prompted a police response, and upon their arrival, officers discovered both Journey and Long lying on the ground. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators found a 9-millimeter pistol in the hand of one of the victims.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a shooter, accompanied by others, flee the area in a white SUV, possibly a Chevy Traverse with dark-tinted windows. Despite this lead, the case has grown cold over the years, leaving family members to grapple with the unanswered questions surrounding the deaths of their loved ones.
In the immediate aftermath, and in the years that have followed, no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Albert Journey and Broderick Long. The identities of the suspect or suspects remain unknown to the public. Authorities have not released any information regarding any potential charges, trials, or convictions in this ongoing investigation. The case remains an unsolved double homicide, a painful reality for a family still seeking justice.
