15-year-old charged in Detroit liquor store fatal shooting
Police were dispatched to the shooting around 11:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in the 15500 block of East Warren Avenue in Detroit’s Morningside neighborhood. (FOX 2)
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A 15-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that killed a woman and injured another outside a liquor store on Detroit’s east side earlier this month.
What we know:
Isaiah Gordon has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, three counts of assault with intent to murder and four counts of felony firearm, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
According to Worthy, Gordon allegedly fired a handgun at the victims, fatally wounding 65-year-old Faith Williams and injuring a 29-year-old woman.
Isaiah Gordon was arraigned Saturday in 36th District Court and remanded to the Juvenile Detention Facility. He will be waived and tried as an adult. (36th District Court)
The backstory:
Police were dispatched to the shooting around 11:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in the 15500 block of East Warren Avenue in Detroit’s Morningside neighborhood.
When officers arrived, they found Williams inside the liquor store suffering from a gunshot wound to her left arm that traveled to her neck. The 29-year-old woman was found outside the store with a nonfatal gunshot wound.
Medics arrived and pronounced Williams dead at the scene. The 29-year-old woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Prosecutors said the victims and Gordon did not know each other.
According to prosecutors, Gordon also allegedly fired a handgun at a passing vehicle, shooting at two people, before fleeing the scene.
Gordon’s brother surrendered him to police at the Ninth Precinct on Aug. 22.
Detroit liquor store shooting: 1 killed, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a shooting outside a liquor store on Detroit’s east side left one woman dead and another in critical condition late Friday night, police said.
What they're saying:
"We are waiving this defendant to adult court. His alleged actions against our completely innocent victims were unprovoked and unimaginable. He must be held accountable for his actions in spite of his personal circumstances," Worthy said.
What's next:
Gordon was arraigned Saturday in 36th District Court and remanded to the Juvenile Detention Facility. He will be waived and tried as an adult.
His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8.
The Source: Information for this story came from previous FOX 2 reporting and Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.