On the evening of October 18, 2021, a devastating act of violence cut short the lives of a young Detroit couple, leaving their infant child an orphan. Benson Linsey, a 22-year-old male, and his girlfriend, Marshae Nash, also 22, were ambushed and fatally shot while sitting in their car at a Marathon gas station on West Warren Avenue. The couple’s 9-month-old son was in the vehicle with them at the time of the attack but was miraculously unharmed.
The shooting, which occurred around
8:40 p.m., was captured on the gas station's surveillance cameras. The footage showed two armed individuals approach the couple's car and open fire before fleeing the scene. Detroit Police Chief James White later described the incident as a 'targeted hit' and 'unspeakable,' emphasizing that it was not a random act of violence. The brazen and cold-blooded nature of the crime sent shockwaves through the community and prompted an intensive investigation.
In the days following the double homicide, the Detroit Police Department worked tirelessly to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible. Their efforts, aided by tips from the public, quickly led to a breakthrough in the case. On October 20, 2021, just two days after the shooting, authorities announced that two suspects had been taken into custody in connection with the murders of Benson Linsey and Marshae Nash. A firearm was also recovered at the time of the arrests. The swift action by law enforcement brought a small measure of relief to the grieving families and a community desperate for answers.
