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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Dawn Fraylick, Communications Director
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
October 4, 2024
Juvenile Who Allegedly Brought Gun to School Held in Juvenile Justice Center
Mount Clemens, MI - A 16-year-old juvenile was charged and arraigned for allegedly bringing a gun to school.
It is alleged that on Thursday, October 3, 2024, a 16-year-old juvenile brought a gun to Eastpointe High School. The juvenile resisted when officers attempted to disarm him.
The juvenile was charged with the following:
Count 1: Receiving and Concealing a Firearm, ten year felony
Count 2: Carrying a Concealed Weapon, a five year felony
Count 3: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in a School Zone, a four year felony
Count 4: Felony Firearm, a mandatory two year felony
Count 5: Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, a two year felony
Count 6: Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, a two year felony
Count 7: Possessing a Weapon in a School, a 93-day misdemeanor
Count 8: Assault, a 93-day misdemeanor
The defendant was arraigned in the Macomb County Juvenile Court where Juvenile Referee Eric Lundquist ordered a mental health evaluation, denied bond and remanded the juvenile to the Juvenile Justice Center A Pre-Trial is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:30pm before Macomb County Juvenile Referee Kristin Stone.
"The safety of our students is our top priority, and bringing a firearm to school is a serious offense with severe consequences. No child, parent, or educator should have to fear for their safety in a place of learning. We will be pursuing this case to the fullest extent of the law, and we hope this serves as a reminder that such actions will not be tolerated in our community," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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