John Lashawn Benson
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Case file John Lashawn Benson, reference D C zero two two three. CBS Detroit, citing Madison Heights police, reported that after two p.m. on October thirtieth, twenty twenty-six, a shooting happened inside a Spirit Halloween store in the thirty-two thousand block of John R Road. CBS Detroit, citing Madison Heights police, reported that the victim was Anthony Thompson, twenty-one, of Detroit. Police alleged Benson and Thompson were involved in an altercation near the store’s main entrance when Benson fired shots that struck Thompson. Police said Thompson was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. CBS Detroit, citing Madison Heights police, reported that Benson remained at the scene and was taken into custody. Police said Benson had non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted by Thompson’s family members and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Police also said no bystanders were injured. CBS Detroit, citing Madison Heights police, reported that Benson, of Oak Park, was arraigned on one count of first-degree murder and one count of felony firearm, and was denied bond. The case was reported before any trial verdict. Police said he is due back in court on November eighteenth. The file’s open questions include whether police have confirmed family claims that Benson had a concealed pistol license or was defending himself, what the scheduled court date is for, and whether any charges were filed related to the reported assault on Benson. This has been an automated reading of case file D C zero two two three at developing case dot com. Every fact you heard names a public source.
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