A man in Detroit pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges related to the random killings of three people on the city's streets. The incident, which took place on a Sunday morning in August 2022, left victims at a bus stop and in the doorway of a church. The police chief at the time described the gunman's actions as terrorizing the community.
The defendant, now 21 years old, entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill to second-degree murder, attempted murder, and other charges. Originally facing first-degree murder charges, the plea deal now carries a minimum sentence of 30 years in prison. The defense attorney stated that the defendant is currently stable and competent, but during the time of the shootings, he was experiencing a paranoid schizophrenic episode. The attorney described the situation as very sad and tragic.
According to reports, the shootings occurred over a span of approximately two hours, with no emergency calls made until the discovery of the second victim. The violent spree resulted in the deaths of two women and a man, as well as injuries to a fourth individual and a dog. The defendant fled the scene after an armed bystander witnessed the final shooting and fired at him.
