Suspects posing as DTE workers allegedly kill Michigan man, duct tape his wife, sheriff says

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says one suspect is in custody after two people posed as DTE workers and allegedly killed a 72-year-old man and duct taped his wife in their home on Friday.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s office said 37-year-old Carlos Hernandez was arrested Saturday afternoon in Shreveport, Louisiana after authorities there were notified he was driving towards their area.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has charged Hernandez with felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment.
The search is ongoing for a second suspect.
On Friday, police received a call sometime after noon about a home invasion in the 3700 block of Newcastle Drive in Rochester Hills.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says a preliminary investigation revealed that two suspects went to the home, claiming to be DTE workers and needed access to the home for a gas leak. Bouchard says the victim, identified by authorities as Hussein Murray,  took the individuals to the basement.
“Murray’s wife didn’t see the husband again. They came up a short time later and restrained her, duct taped her, and then for about 20 minutes searched the house and then left,” Bouchard told CBS News Detroit. 
The sheriff’s office said the woman thought Murray was kidnapped. However, he was found dead in the basement during a search of the home. The cause of death is unknown.
“There was quite a bit of blood, so we’re not sure if it was blunt force trauma or whether there was a gunshot or what it was,” Bouchard said.
The victim’s wife, 72, was taken to a hospital for treatment. Police say the male victim was a business owner in Wayne County.
On Friday night, the sheriff’s office released home surveillance footage obtained from the victims’ home of the suspects and asked the public for help identifying them. 
You can view the video below:
Bouchard said the suspects came to the home in a pickup truck with a DTE placard on it. He said the suspects attempted to access the home Thursday night but were denied and returned on Friday, when they were allowed inside. 
Bouchard also urges homeowners to verify the companies of anyone who approaches their homes.
Bouchard said the suspects came to the home in a pickup truck with a DTE placard on it. He said the suspects attempted to access the home Thursday night but were denied and returned on Friday, when they were allowed inside. 
“Look it up yourself, call the number and see if they have workers there before you give them access to your home,” he said.
Authorities continue to canvass the home as neighbors come to terms with the incident.
“In this area never thought of anything like this could happen to be honest,” one neighbor told CBS News Detroit.
DTE issued the following statement on Friday:
The utility company provided additional information for homeowners who are approached by someone claiming to be a DTE worker and wanting to come into their home:

Terell Bailey

contributed to this report.