Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that, over the objection of the assistant prosecuting attorney, the bond for 20-year-old Lakylia Taylor was reduced at a pretrial hearing in the Macomb County Circuit Court.
On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, Taylor appeared for a Pretrial Hearing before Judge Anthony Servitto in the Macomb County Circuit Court. Her attorney’s motion to reduce bond was granted over the strong objection of the assistant prosecuting attorney. Taylor’s bond was previously set at $2.5 million cash/surety, no 10%. Judge Servitto lowered the bond to $250,000 cash/surety, no 10%. If bond is posted, Taylor is subject to house arrest, must wear a GPS tether and can have no contact with the complaining victim, Tyjaune Morris-Turner. Taylor’s next Pretrial Hearing is set for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
It is alleged that on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in the parking lot of Footlocker in Eastpointe, MI, Taylor’s brother, Dejuan Taylor, got into a physical altercation with another man, who possessed a registered handgun and has a valid CPL. Lakylia ran back to her truck to get a handgun. When she returned, the CPL holder and two friends were near Dejuan. Lakylia shot all three of the men, killing two of them.
Lakylia Taylor is charged with the following:
Count 1: Homicide -Second Degree, a felony punishable for life or any number of years.
Count 2: Assault with Intent to Murder, a felony punishable for life or any number of years.
Count 3: Tampering With Evidence, a felony punishable up to 10 years.
Count 4: Carrying Concealed Weapon, a felony punishable up to five years.
Count 5: Felony Firearm, a felony with a two-year mandatory prison sentence served consecutively.
Count 6: Felony Firearm, a felony with a two-year mandatory prison sentence served consecutively.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido stated, “The defendant is facing very serious felony charges. We believe the charges reflect dangerous conduct, and we will continue to pursue this case vigorously. The safety of the public and the interests of justice remain our top priority.”
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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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
