Mark Longino

In the quiet early hours of July 13, 2016, a disturbance shattered the peace of a northwest Detroit neighborhood. A homeowner near the intersection of Vassar and Chapel roads reported hearing a loud argument around 1 a.m., which was followed by the chilling sound of gunshots an hour later. This violent outburst led to the tragic discovery of 22-year-old Mark Longino, an African-American man, who was found fatally shot on the front lawn of a residence.

As news of the shooting spread, loved ...