Memorial fund set up for daughter of Livonia murder victim

LIVONIA, Mich. – Livonia police said Wednesday a memorial fund has been set up for the daughter of a woman murdered earlier this week.

Benjamin Yee, 46, is charged with first-degree, premeditated murder, felony firearm and felonious assault. Police said Yee shot his ex-wife, Courtney Lynn Johnson, Sunday afternoon at a home in the 9400 block of Gilman Street.

She was found dead in her vehicle parked in the driveway. She had multiple gunshot wounds.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said the couple's 11-year-old daughter witnessed the shooting.

Livonia police say donations for may be made in person at any Huntington National Bank or mailed to the Livonia Police Department: 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154

Please make checks payable to "Courtney Johnson Memorial Fund"