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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
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July 10, 2024
Washington Twp. Man Guilty of Killing His Wife in Shootout Sentenced
Mt. Clemens, MI - Matthew Louis Mollicone was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Sabaugh for his May 2024 conviction. Mollicone was found guilty by a Macomb County jury for the death of his wife during a shooting with another man after an eight day jury trial by Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Steve Fox.
Matthew Louis Mollicone and his wife drove to a residence in Ray Twp. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, to advise the male victim to stop having contact with the defendant’s wife. After arriving at the residence the defendant entered the garage, approached the male victim, and reached for a firearm in his waistband. The male victim reached for his handgun and fired over the defendant’s head. The two men exchanged gunfire and the male victim was shot in the leg. After being shot, he tried to run away from Mollicone but the defendant continued to fire his weapon at the male victim. The defendant returned to his vehicle with his wife, gunfire between the two men continued resulting in the wife’s death.
Matthew Louis Mollicone was found guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter (15 year felony), Assault with Intent to Murder (life felony), and three counts of Felony Firearm (two year mandatory felony).
Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Sabaugh sentenced Mollicone to the following:
Voluntary Manslaughter - 86 months to 15 years
Assault with Intent to Murder - 12 to 40 years
Three Counts of Felony Firearm - Two years to run consecutively for each count
"The court's decision to impose a lighter sentence than we requested does not diminish the severity of the crime committed. We believe the evidence presented warranted a harsher penalty to reflect the gravity of taking a human life. Nonetheless, we respect the court's discretion and remain committed to seeking justice for the victim and their family,” 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.
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