Marshall Ashford, a 61-year-old Detroit man, was fatally shot on August 8, 2015 at 4809 Audubon. Born December 23, 1953, he was a longtime Detroit resident, a 1972 graduate of Southeastern High School, an Army veteran who served in the Reserve, and a Chrysler Corporation employee until his 2008 retirement.

Marshall was active in church life, having accepted Christ at Freedom Missionary Baptist Church and later serving in the culinary department at Faith Covenant Fellowship. He married Lillian on December 24, 1985, and was father to three daughters, Samika Miller, Nikki Ashford, and Myia Ashford, and a son, Demond Anderson. He was known for his hospitality, love of music, and encouragement to others.

If anyone knew Marshall or has information about the shooting at 4809 Audubon on August 8, 2015, please come forward.