In a tragic case that unfolded on October 11th in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, two suspects dressed in utility uniforms executed a deadly home invasion. Surveillance footage from a doorbell camera captured the moments leading up to the crime.

On October 14th, Michigan police announced the arrest of one of the suspects, Carlos Jose Hernandez, who was apprehended in Louisiana. He faces murder charges, and authorities are working to extradite him back to Michigan for trial. The second suspect was also taken into custody on the same day, although police have not yet released his name. The arrests were made during a traffic stop in Plymouth, Michigan.

On October 11th, officers discovered the body of 72-year-old Hussein Murray in the basement of his home in Rochester Hills. His wife was found with her hands tied and her mouth taped shut. Fortunately, she managed to escape her restraints and call 911 for help. The cause of Murray’s death is still uncertain, with police stating it was too soon to determine whether he was shot or bludgeoned to death.

In a statement, the police admitted, “Given the horrific nature of the crime scene, we cannot immediately ascertain whether he died from a gunshot wound or blunt force trauma.”

Murray’s wife revealed that the day before the murder, the two men had come to their home pretending to check for a gas leak, but the homeowner had refused them entry. On October 11th, the suspects returned, and this time Murray allowed them in, leading them to the basement “to check for any gas leaks.”

When the suspects returned to the first floor, Murray was nowhere to be found. They bound his wife’s hands and taped her mouth shut. Initially, she thought her husband had merely not come upstairs, but later realized the gravity of the situation.

Home security footage released by the police shows the suspects in gas company uniforms, wearing masks and carrying clipboards, claiming to be from DTE Energy to inspect for gas leaks.

In light of this unfortunate incident, DTE Energy has urged customers to be wary of impersonators claiming to be their employees. “If someone comes to your home or business claiming to be from DTE, ask for identification with a name and photo. If they refuse to show ID, do not let them in. If they act suspiciously or make you feel uncomfortable, call 911 immediately,” the utility company stated.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard described Murray as “a caring individual who ran a successful business and was dedicated to his neighborhood and community.”