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Behnam Rasho

Death by Force
Case Description
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Behnam Rasho, a 64-year-old store clerk, tragically lost his life on January 17, 2022, during a robbery at Andy's Market in Detroit, Michigan. Born in Iraq, Rasho immigrated to the United States in 1980 and settled in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He was known for his dedication to his work and his community. On the fateful evening, D'vante Howard, then 23 years old, entered the store and attempted to purchase a bottle of liquor. When Rasho opened a door to leave the register area, Howard shot him ...Read More
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  • https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/01/24/man-arrested-fatal-shooting-robbery-detroit-store/9206155002/
  • WXYZ: Family of 64-year-old clerk killed in Detroit robbery wants answers
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    Victim Details

    Behnam Rasho

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Detroit

    MI

    2022-01-17

    64

    Behnam

    Rasho

    11/10/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about the response of the Detroit police in this case. It s... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Behnam Rasho for a while, and one aspect I keep thinking abou... ...Read More
    02/17/2024
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