On October 28, 2017, a double homicide occurred in Detroit, Michigan, claiming the lives of two cousins, including 33-year-old Black / African American male Broderick Long. The incident took place early that Saturday morning in the 4700 block of Cooper Street, located near East Forest Avenue on the city's northeast side. Detroit police officers were dispatched to the scene around 12:40 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire in the residential area. Upon arrival, first responders discovered Long and his 37-year-old cousin, Albert Journey, lying on the ground with fatal gunshot wounds. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation details released by law enforcement indicated that one of the victims was found holding a 9mm pistol, suggesting a potential confrontation or attempt at self-defense during the incident. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. The suspect vehicle was described as a white SUV with dark tinted windows, possibly a Chevrolet Traverse. It was occupied by a shooter and other companions, though no specific descriptions of the individuals were provided by witnesses at the time.
In the months following the murders, the case remained unsolved. By December 2017, the victims' grieving families publicly pleaded for information leading to an arrest, and Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward for tips identifying the killer. Despite the investigation and the specific description of the getaway vehicle, no arrests were reported in the immediate aftermath, and the case was subsequently listed in databases dedicated to unsolved homicides and cold cases in the Detroit area.
