assault with intent to murder
Coverage of assault with intent to murder in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit woman charged after 2022 attack in which victim was allegedly beaten, run over
Rajena LaMartique Linson, 25, of Detroit, was charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly beating and running over a 19-year-old woman in freezing temperatures on January 31, 2022. The attack occurred in a Detroit school parking lot following an encounter at a bar in Eastpointe, and Linson was later arrested after a separate incident involving a deputy being shot at.
- Detroit police searching for suspect Rajena Linson
Detroit police are searching for 25-year-old Rajena Linson, who is wanted for assault with intent to murder from 2022. This week, she was nearly arrested, but someone inside her car opened fire on police.
- 2 charged for assault with intent to murder in connection to shooting at Waterford apartment complex
Two 18-year-old men, Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, were charged with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm charges following a December 2025 shooting at a Waterford apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Police reported the suspects forced entry into the victim’s bedroom, prompting the victim to return fire, and both fled the scene before officers arrived. They were arrested in June and July 2026 and are set for a probable cause conference on July 21.
- Garden City bar shooting suspect found not guilty by a jury
A father and son were shot outside a Garden City bar on New Year's Day. The suspect charged with assault with intent to murder was found not guilty by a jury.
- Man charged in Center Line home invasion, attempted murder sentenced to 14-25 years
Brendan Tyrell Wilson, a Highland Park man, was sentenced to 14-25 years in prison for a 2024 home invasion in Center Line involving an AK-style weapon, a police car crash, and gunfire at an officer. He pleaded no contest to charges including assault with intent to murder and possession of a prohibited firearm.
- Sisters, including one who was 9 months pregnant, stab restaurant worker after getting wrong food order, prosecutors say
Two sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, allegedly stabbed a Detroit restaurant worker after receiving a wrong food order, leading to assault charges. Brianna, who was nine months pregnant at the time and gave birth four days before the arraignment, claimed innocence, with her defense arguing the worker insulted them and threw items first.
- Sisters, including one who was 9 months pregnant, stab restaurant worker after getting wrong food order, prosecutors say
Two sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, allegedly stabbed a restaurant worker in Detroit after receiving the wrong food order. The incident involved assault with a dangerous weapon, hot grease, and thrown objects. Brianna Long, who was nine months pregnant during the attack, was given a $25,000 bond, while her sister received a $100,000 bond.
- Sisters, including one who was 9 months pregnant, stab restaurant worker after getting wrong food order, prosecutors say
Two sisters, including one who was nine months pregnant, allegedly stabbed a restaurant worker in Detroit after receiving the wrong food order. They were charged with assault with intent to murder and other offenses, and both were granted cash bonds. The pregnant sister gave birth four days before her arraignment and claimed innocence in court.
- Detroit sisters accused of stabbing restaurant worker after wrong food order
Two Detroit sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, are accused of attacking a 23-year-old restaurant employee during a dispute over a wrong food order. Prosecutors allege they threw items, chased the employee, and stabbed her, leading to hospitalization. Both pleaded not guilty, with defense attorneys disputing the allegations.
- How wrong food order led to Michigan sisters facing serious criminal charge, prosecutors say
Two sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, faced assault charges after allegedly stabbing a restaurant worker in Detroit following a dispute over a wrong food order. Prosecutors stated the sisters chased the worker, threw objects, and used a knife during the altercation, leading to the worker's hospitalization.
- Attempted murder case against Utica man dismissed after accepting plea deals
A 70-year-old Utica man faced dismissal of attempted murder charges after accepting plea deals. Joseph Vanker's original charges were reduced to felony assault with a dangerous weapon, resulting in a 156-day jail sentence with credit for time served.