A Detroit woman who sought legal protection from her violent ex-husband died in a hospital stairwell after the justice system failed to serve the protection order that could have saved her life.
Protection Order System Fails Victim
On August 22, 2025, Latricia Green Brown, 40, became another tragic victim of America’s broken protection order system. Despite filing for legal protection against her ex-husband Mario Dewayne Green approximately one month before her death, the order was never served. This bureaucratic failure left Brown defenseless when Green, 53, entered Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit where she worked and fatally shot her in a basement stairwell.
The incident occurred around 9:55 a.m. after Green confronted Brown in the hospital basement. Surveillance cameras captured the horrific chase and shooting, providing stark evidence of how domestic violence spills into workplaces when legal protections fail. Green fled immediately after the shooting in a white Dodge Charger, triggering a massive manhunt.
Hospital Security Vulnerabilities Exposed
The shooting revealed critical security gaps at one of Detroit’s major medical facilities. Green accessed the hospital basement, an area open to patients and visitors, carrying a handgun without detection. This breach highlights the challenge healthcare facilities face balancing public accessibility with staff safety. The incident forced hospital operations to temporarily shut down and prompted an immediate internal security review.
Security experts note that hospitals remain particularly vulnerable to domestic violence incidents because they cannot screen every visitor like airports or government buildings. The public nature of these facilities, combined with predictable employee schedules, creates opportunities for determined attackers. Brown’s case demonstrates how workplace safety depends on effective legal intervention before violence escalates.
Swift Law Enforcement Response Brings Justice
Detroit Police, assisted by federal agencies including the ATF, MSP, and FBI, launched an intensive manhunt immediately following the shooting. The coordinated effort paid off when Green was arrested without incident on Detroit’s east side at approximately 3:00 a.m. on August 23, less than 18 hours after the shooting. Police Chief Todd Bettison praised the multi-agency cooperation and community tips that led to Green’s capture.
Harrowing video shows gunman chasing ex-wife through hospital then shooting her dead in stairwell https://t.co/xN37Gckj5P pic.twitter.com/AhapRf7O6G
— New York Post (@nypost) September 25, 2025
Green now faces multiple charges including first-degree murder, with court appearances scheduled. Anthony Lee-Lamont Barnett, an alleged accomplice, was also charged in connection with the case. The swift arrest demonstrates effective law enforcement coordination, though it cannot undo the system’s earlier failure to protect Brown through proper legal channels.
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