On February 5, 2023, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 27-year-old Denell Keshon Newson, a Black male, was found dead inside a vehicle after a family member’s screams drew patrolling officers to the scene. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety described the circumstances as suspicious, and an autopsy was scheduled in Kalamazoo to determine cause of death.

Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored Dodge Charger speed away from the area, and that vehicle was an early point of interest for investigators.

If anyone saw activity in the area that afternoon or has information about the reported Dodge Charger, please contact the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety or Crime Stoppers.