A man from Van Buren Township has been charged with multiple felonies following a road rage incident that lead to gunfire in a Canton Walmart parking lot. Devonte James, 29, faces six counts, according to FOX 2 Detroit, including assault with intent to murder, a charge that could result in a life sentence if James is convicted.
James was arraigned last Tuesday and received a $250,000 personal bond. According to CBS News Detroit, the incident happened on Friday last week around 8:27 a.m. in the Walmart parking lot at 45555 Michigan Avenue. Although shots were fired during the altercation, no injuries were reported.
The specific charges against James include, as detailed by HometownLife, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder—a 10-year felony, assault with a dangerous weapon—a 4-year felony, and three counts of weapons felony firearm—each a 2-year felony. James is scheduled to appear next in court on Friday next week at the 35th District Court in Plymouth.
While the Canton Public Safety Department confirmed that the shooting was a result of a road rage dispute, they reassured the public indicating that there is no ongoing threat to public safety, as both involved parties were present when officers arrived on the scene. The Canton Police Department has urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and contact them at 734-394-5400.
