Demetrius Brown

On December 5, 2010, in Detroit, Michigan, police responded to a reported homicide in the 14900 block of Troester Street, located in the city's 48205 zip code area. The victim was identified as Demetrius Brown, a 30-year-old African American male. The incident occurred during the winter in a residential neighborhood on the city’s east side.

Authorities classified the death as a murder, but details surrounding the specific circumstances of the crime—such as the weapon used or the motiv ...