On May 6, Flem Peacher VI says a quiet night at home in Romulus turned into a nightmare when someone opened fire on his house while his wife and five children were inside. He told reporters that about 20 shots rang out and 14 bullets ripped through the home as the family scrambled for cover, leaving them shaken and feeling as if they had been ambushed.
Surveillance video shown to investigators captured a young man in a white hoodie walking past the house, then jogging back toward it, pulling out a gun and opening fire, according to ClickOnDetroit. The outlet reports the shooting began just after 10 p.m., with 20 rounds fired and 14 striking Peacher's home on the 6000 block of 2nd Street while his wife and five children were inside. Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect.
"It was the most devastating, longest 30 seconds of my life," Peacher said at a Crime Stoppers event, urging whoever opened fire to turn themselves in and "turn your heart to the Lord," according to ClickOnDetroit. He told those gathered that he has no known enemies and said the pattern of fire made him think the attack was coordinated, leaving his family working to rebuild any sense of safety inside their own home.
Pastor, Dog Trainer, Longtime Local
Peacher leads the Father & Son Faith Christian Center in Westland and operates K-9 Safety Consultants, a family dog-training business that has served Metro Detroit for years. The Father & Son Faith Christian Center and a feature in the Michigan Chronicle highlight his local roots and the history of the family-run operation.
How To Report Tips
Crime Stoppers of Michigan is urging anyone with information to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP or submit an anonymous tip online via Crime Stoppers of Michigan. The organization says callers remain anonymous and that rewards may be available for information that helps lead to arrests.
Romulus police have released few details, and no arrests have been announced. Neighbors and church members have checked on the family in the days since, and Peacher says the household is trying to move forward while dealing with the trauma. Anyone with relevant information can contact Crime Stoppers or the Romulus police.
