FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
May 31, 2024
Warren Man Bound Over to Macomb County Circuit Court for Allegedly Killing His Wife
Mount Clemens, MI - Warren resident Antonio Askew was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court for allegedly shooting his wife, Eboni Askew. Antonio Askew is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:30pm by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Viviano.
It is alleged that on Friday, February 16, 2024, Antonio Askew, age 41, shot and killed his 34-year-old wife, in their Warren home. Askew is charged with Second Degree Murder (life felony) and Felony Firearm (two year mandatory felony).
“The tragic and senseless killing of this woman, allegedly by her husband, underscores the urgent need to end domestic violence in our community. We are committed to seeking justice for the victim and her family, and we will not rest until this epidemic of violence is eradicated," 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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