Mount Clemens, MI –Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido’s office announced that Afeni Muhammad has been found competent to stand trial and her Preliminary Exam hearing date is scheduled. Muhammad is charged with First-Degree Murder related to the stabbing death of her manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Eastpointe, MI.
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, a Probable Cause Conference was held for 27-year-old Muhammad before Judge Kathleen G. Galen at the 38th District Court in Eastpointe, MI. Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Kumar Palepu and Christopher Urban, along with the defense attorney, stipulated to the Forensic Center Report that found Muhammad competent to stand trial. The report assessed whether she is capable of understanding the charges against her and able to participate in her own defense. As she was found to be competent, the criminal proceedings against her can proceed.
Judge Galen set Muhammad’s Preliminary Exam for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the 38th District Court in Eastpointe, MI.
Muhammad is facing the following charges:
1) First Degree Premeditated Murder, a mandatory life without parole offense
2) Carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, a five-year felony
Muhammad is held at the Macomb County Jail with $25 million cash/surety bond.
“The finding that the defendant is competent to stand trial ensures that she can now be held accountable through the proper legal process,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “The allegations describe a brutal act that has tragically ended the life of an innocent woman. Our office remains committed to seeking justice for the victim and her family.”
It is alleged that in the morning of Thursday, July 11, 2025, Jennifer Harris, the McDonald’s manager, sent Muhammad home from her job prior to the end of her scheduled shift. Muhammad returned with a knife. She entered the McDonald’s through the employee entrance while wearing a mask. She assaulted Harris, stabbing her multiple times. A customer at the drive-through window was lawfully carrying a concealed weapon. The customer fired his weapon to try to stop the assault. Muhammad then fled to her vehicle and was followed by the armed customer. The customer held Muhammad at gunpoint until the Eastpointe Police arrived on scene.
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
