A Detroit man faces manslaughter charges following what began as a verbal altercation turned deadly at a gas station last Friday afternoon. Javonte Rayshawn Barber, 26, is accused of punching Samuel Spruill Jr., 44, which led to Spruill hitting his head on the pavement and later dying of his injuries, as reported by ClickOnDetroit.
The incident took place in the 11600 block of E. McNichols Road in Detroit, and police arrested Barber shortly after the assault occurred, the altercation resulting in an immediate response from medical personnel and the Detroit Police Department. Barber faced arraignment on Monday, where he was handed a $100,000 cash/surety bond with a stipulation for a GPS tether and house arrest, according to CBS News Detroit. Court proceedings for the case continue, with a bond re-determination hearing scheduled for today and a probable cause conference set for July 10.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced the charge against Barber, with the prosecution's case building upon the fatal consequences of the physical confrontation, as noted by FOX 2 Detroit. Magistrate Joseph Boyer oversaw the arraignment in 36th District Court, setting a six-figure bail for Barber, who remains under close monitoring. The case stems from a deadly incident last Friday on E. McNichols Road. A preliminary exam is scheduled for July 17.
