DETROIT — A tragic act of domestic violence inside one of Detroit’s largest hospitals has left a family shattered and an entire community grieving. Police confirmed Saturday morning that 53-year-old Mario Green, the suspect in Friday’s deadly shooting at Henry Ford Hospital, is now in custody.
Authorities say Green walked into the hospital on Friday morning and confronted his ex-wife, Latricia Green (Brown), in the basement of the facility where she worked. According to investigators, he claimed he was there to drop off some of her belongings. When she reportedly told him to leave, an argument broke out. That’s when police say Green pulled out a gun and fatally shot her.
The hospital went into lockdown immediately after the shooting, as terrified staff and patients sheltered in place. Green fled the scene in a 2011 white Dodge Charger with license plate DXC7067, sparking a citywide manhunt. Later that afternoon, the vehicle was found abandoned near Trojan and Lahser in Detroit.
Neighbors Recall Chaos After Escape
David Kinslow, who lives in the neighborhood where Green’s car was found, described the scene as overwhelming.
“Complete mayhem and chaos out here,” Kinslow said. “Officials even pulled footage from my security cameras to figure out which way he went. They were tracking him.”
Police eventually caught up with Green late Friday night, bringing a tense day to an end.
Family in Shock and Mourning
For Latricia Green’s loved ones, the loss is unbearable. Family members identified her as a hardworking, caring woman who gave so much to others.
“She was such a sweet person; she didn’t deserve what happened to her at all,” said Deantjuan Jones, Latricia’s cousin. He explained that when he first saw Green’s photo on social media, he immediately recognized him. “When you say ex-wife, it just kind of clicked a little bit, like you didn’t have to say who it was.”
Another cousin, Rodney Hickman, pleaded for the suspect to surrender before his arrest: “We’re just hoping you do the right thing, man… turn yourself in.”
Friends and Co-Workers Remember a Kind Soul
Those who worked alongside Latricia at Henry Ford Hospital said the tragedy has left them shaken. Devin Wilford, a colleague, described her as more than just a coworker:
“She was magnificent. She was more than a friend, she was a mother, she was a wife, she did her job. We’re devastated.”
Court Records Reveal History of Threats
Court documents paint a chilling picture of escalating danger in the weeks before the shooting. Latricia had filed for personal protection orders (PPOs) against Green on two separate occasions this summer.
- On June 13, she requested a PPO, citing stalking and repeated threats at her workplace. That request was denied. In her filing, she detailed how Mario Green “continued to call my job and threaten to meet employees outside” and even “showed up to my job and tried to enter my office without my approval to get to me.”
- On July 20, she filed again, reporting that his harassment had intensified.
Despite her efforts to seek protection, she was left vulnerable to the violence that unfolded inside her workplace.
Community Reacts with Outrage and Heartbreak
Coworkers, neighbors, and Detroit residents are now calling for stronger protections for victims of domestic violence, especially those who face harassment at work. Valencia Herron, who also works at Henry Ford Hospital, said she and others had seen Green around before.
“When they posted the picture of him on Facebook, we were all saying we’ve seen him before,” Herron recalled.
For Latricia’s family, the grief is still raw. They describe her as a woman who loved deeply, worked tirelessly, and had her life taken in the very place where she gave so much to others.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and Green will face multiple charges, including murder.
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