Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 33-year-old Steven Cole, of Clinton Township, pled no contest to charges related to the shooting of his neighbor in April of 2024.
On Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, Steven Cole appeared for a final pre-trial conference before Judge Julie Gatti at the Macomb County Circuit Court. At this hearing, he pled no contest to the following charges:
- Assault with Intent to Murder, a life or any term of years felony,
- Weapons – Firearms – Possession by a Prohibited Person, a 5-year felony, and
- Two counts of Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony consecutive to main charge
Cole is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. before Judge Gatti.
It is alleged that on April 25, 2024, Cole confronted his neighbor in the parking lot of the apartment building where Cole, his girlfriend and the neighbor lived. Cole believed the neighbor was involved with Cole’s girlfriend. Cole shot the neighbor two times in the thigh. The neighbor recovered from his injuries.
“Violent acts like this will never be tolerated in our community. The defendant’s plea is a step toward justice for the victim. Let there be no doubt, crime, and especially violent crime, will never be accepted or excused in this county. My office will always stand firmly on the side of victims and community safety,” 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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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
