Defendants allegedly connected to Warren shooting and arson bound over

Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced an update in the criminal case involving allegations of a shooting and arson that occurred in Warren in February 2026, at a residence in Warren. Warren Police officers responded after reports of gunfire and a fire at the home. Investigators observed multiple bullet holes in a bedroom window and evidence that gasoline had been poured and ignited along the exterior of the residence. Following the incident, Warren Police located and attempted to stop a vehicle identified from the scene. Investigators allege the driver fled from officers, leading police on a pursuit through Warren before the vehicle was stopped. 

A Preliminary Examination was held on April 15, 2026, before Judge John M. Chmura in the 37th District Court in Warren, MI. Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Patrick Coletta and Jack Jontz represented the People.

Following the Examination, Judge Chmura ordered the parties to submit briefs addressing whether the defendants should be bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court. After reviewing the parties’ submissions, Judge Chmura issued his ruling on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Keith Melidis, 18, of Warren, and Kaden Walls, 18, of Warren, were bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court as charged, with one modification. Judge Chmura amended the charge of Assault With Intent to Murder to Attempted Murder for both Walls and Melidis.

Walls and Melidis will proceed to Circuit Court on the following charges:

Count 1: Attempted Murder, a felony punishable by life or any term of years

Count 2:  Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony consecutive to main charge

Count 3: Second Degree Arson, a 20-year felony

Count 4: Explosives – Placing Near Property Causing Property Damage, a 20-year felony

Count 5: Weapons – Firearms Discharge in or at a Building, a 10-year felony

Count 6: Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony consecutive to main charge

Count 7: Weapons – Carrying Concealed, a 5-year felony

Elijah Ingram, 19, of Warren, was bound over as charged to Macomb County Circuit Court. Ingram will proceed to Circuit Court on the following charges:

Count 1: Accessory After the Fact to a Felony, a 5-year felony

Count 2: Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony consecutive to main charge

Count 3: Weapons – Carrying Concealed, a 5-year felony

Count 4: Police Officer – Fleeing -Third Degree – Vehicle Code, a 5-year felony

On Monday, June 8, 2026, Ingram, Melidis, and Walls will be arraigned before Judge Joseph Toia in the Macomb County Circuit Court at 1:30 p.m.

Judge Chmura dismissed the charges against a fourth defendant, Bellamaria Sorge, 19, of Warren, without prejudice.

A fifth defendant, Kenneth Blevins, 18, of Warren, waived his right to a Preliminary Exam on March 5, 2026. He is set for trial before Judge Joseph Toia at the Macomb County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9 a.m. Blevins is charged with the following: 

Count 1:  Assault with Intent to Murder, a felony punishable by life or any term of years

Count 2: Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony consecutive to main charge

Count 3: Second Degree Arson, a 20-year felony

Count 4: Explosives – Placing Near Property Causing Property, a 20-year felony

Count 5: Weapons – Firearms Discharge in or at a Building, a 10-year felony

Count 6: Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony consecutive to main charge

Count 7: Weapons – Carrying Concealed, a 5-year felony

“Violent criminal activity and conduct that threatens the safety of our communities will continue to be prosecuted aggressively,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “We remain committed to seeking justice based on the facts, the evidence, and the law.”

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the people of Macomb County. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All defendants accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

###