Monroe police seek suspects in carjacking Saturday that left two people dead

David Panian, The Monroe News
Updated ·1 min read

Two suspects in a carjacking that led to the deaths of two people Saturday in Monroe are sought by police, who are asking for the public's assistance with the investigation.

Update: Suspects in fatal carjacking, robbery arrested in Ohio; one victim is alive, police say

Monroe police say this pickup was stolen in a fatal carjacking that took place Saturday at the Highlander Marker,1030 E. Front St.
Monroe police say this pickup was stolen in a fatal carjacking that took place Saturday at the Highlander Marker,1030 E. Front St.

Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, the Monroe Public Safety Department said in a post on Facebook.

"Officers are working diligently to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for this act and are asking for the public’s help with any information that can aid in this investigation," the post said.

Monroe police are looking for this man, who is one of two suspects in a fatal carjacking that took place Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Front Street.
Monroe police are looking for this man, who is one of two suspects in a fatal carjacking that took place Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Front Street.

Police responded at 3:37 p.m. Saturday to a report of a carjacking in progress at the Highlander Marker, 1030 E. Front St., the post said. Upon arrival, officer discovered two victims; one victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the other died at a local hospital. Police are withholding the identities of the victims.

This view shows a tattoo below the right ear of one of the suspects in a fatal carjacking that took place early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Front Street.
This view shows a tattoo below the right ear of one of the suspects in a fatal carjacking that took place early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Front Street.
This man is one of two suspects sought by Monroe police in a fatal carjacking that took place Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Front Street.
This man is one of two suspects sought by Monroe police in a fatal carjacking that took place Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Front Street.

Police released security video images of the suspects and the stolen pickup. One of the suspects is a white man with a larger build, shaved head, long beard and a tattoo below his right ear. The other suspect is a black man with long hair in braids and short facial hair and a medium build. The pickup is blue with a "super crew" cab, which has regular doors for the backseat passengers.

Monroe police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observed any suspicious activity in the vicinity, or possess information relevant to this case to contact Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070 or 734-243-7518. Individuals can also provide tips through Crime Stoppers of Michigan's anonymous tip line using the toll free number, 800-SPEAK-UP (800-773-2587).

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Monroe police seek suspects in carjacking Sept. 2; two people dead