$2.5K reward offered for information in fatal double-shooting on Detroit’s west side
Timothy Hobson (WDIV)
A reward is being offered for information in the death of two men in early June on Detroit’s west side.
According to Crime Stoppers , the bodies of Timothy Hobson and Larry Rencher were found by Hobson’s son in a home located near the intersection of Chapel and Halley streets on June 4. Timothy Hobson had reportedly been beaten, stabbed, strangled and shot four times and Rencher was shot.
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Tips can be made anonymously.
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