Shelby Township, Michigan | November 9, 2025 — Authorities in Shelby Township have made a crucial breakthrough in a shocking double homicide that has left the community stunned. A suspect has been arrested and taken into custody following the discovery of two people found dead Friday afternoon at a local auto repair shop on Ryan Road near Auburn Road.
According to Shelby Township Police, officers were called to the auto shop shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Friday after reports of an unresponsive person inside the business. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the victims have not yet been publicly released as authorities work to notify their families.
Investigators immediately launched an intensive search for the suspect believed to be connected to the killings. In the early hours of Saturday morning, that search came to an end when law enforcement officers located and arrested the suspect in Romulus, a city near Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Police confirmed that evidence tied to the crime was recovered during the arrest, though they have not yet disclosed the nature of that evidence.
Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide stated that the investigation remains active and that detectives are working diligently to determine the motive behind the attack. Preliminary findings suggest that the victims and the suspect knew each other, and authorities have emphasized that this was not a random act of violence.
“This appears to be an isolated incident,” said Chief Shelide in a press briefing. “Our community can rest assured that there is no ongoing threat to the public. We have one person in custody, and our investigators are working around the clock to uncover what led to this tragic event.”
The Michigan State Police Crime Lab and the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office are assisting in processing the scene and conducting autopsies to confirm the exact causes of death. Detectives are also reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and interviewing potential witnesses who may have seen or heard anything unusual around the time of the incident.
News of the double homicide has shaken the tight-knit Shelby Township community, particularly those who frequent the auto shop or knew the victims personally. Friends and customers have described the business as a long-standing local fixture known for its friendly staff and honest service.
“It’s heartbreaking,” said one local resident. “You see these people every week. They were good, hardworking folks. No one deserves something like this.”
Authorities expect to release the names of the victims and additional details about the suspect once formal charges are filed by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
As investigators continue their work, police are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact the Shelby Township Police Department Detective Bureau or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Michigan.
For now, Shelby Township grieves two lives lost and awaits justice as the investigation unfolds — a sobering reminder of how tragedy can strike even in the most familiar corners of the community.
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