Detroit, Michigan — Two Detroit residents have been charged following a fatal stabbing at a liquor store on Livernois Avenue.
According to the Detroit Police Department, Steven Lewis Hooks, 54, and Bernice Shaneka Chenevert, 31, were charged by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with the death of Cordell Harris, 40, also of Detroit.
Investigators say the incident occurred around 11:54 p.m. Monday, March 10, at a liquor store in the 14800 block of Livernois Avenue.
Police allege Harris spoke with Chenevert inside the store before a verbal argument began. During the confrontation, Chenevert allegedly contacted Hooks and handed him a broken glass bottle. Authorities say Hooks then allegedly stabbed Harris multiple times in the back.
Harris was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
According to prosecutors, Hooks and Chenevert have both been charged with Premeditated First-Degree Murder in the case.
Court records show the suspects were arraigned Friday, March 13, 2026, in Detroit’s 36th District Court. Both were remanded to jail pending further proceedings.
The investigation was conducted by the Detroit Police Department with charging authorization from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities have not released additional details about what may have led to the confrontation.
The case remains under court review as the judicial process moves forward.
Incidents like this can draw attention from nearby residents, late-night workers, and students who frequently travel along the Livernois corridor.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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