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Detroit woman charged after 2022 attack in which victim was allegedly beaten, run over
By Brandon Carr, Dane Kelly at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Rajena LaMartique Linson, 25, of Detroit , has been charged in connection with the 2022 assault of a 19-year-old woman who officials allege was beaten, struck twice by a vehicle and left to die in freezing temperatures.Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced one count of assault with intent t...
Key takeaway Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced one count of assault with intent to murder against Linson, who was arrested Friday (July 17).
Why this matters in The Detroit
The arrest of Rajena LaMartique Linson brings some measure of relief to the community, particularly on Detroit's east side where the brutal attack occurred. The fact that the assault happened in a middle school parking lot, a place normally associated with safety and learning, is especially disturbing. The severity of the victim's injuries and the callousness of the suspects, who left her to die in freezing temperatures, will likely have a lasting impact on the neighborhood. The connection to the recent shooting of a Wayne County sheriff's deputy also raises concerns about the potential for violent crime to spread across the region. As Linson's case moves through the court system, residents will be watching to see how the justice system responds to such a heinous crime. The preliminary examination will be closely followed, as it may reveal more details about the events surrounding the attack and the investigation that led to Linson's arrest.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Rajena LaMartique Linson, 25, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the 2022 assault of a 19-year-old woman who officials allege was beaten, struck twice by a vehicle and left to die in freezing temperatures.Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced one count of assault with intent t...
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