Clinton Township man allegedly shoots at kids in vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Clinton Township man who allegedly shot at and chased three boys in his vehicle was formally charged on Oct. 30.

The incident reportedly took place in Macomb Township where Kevin Donte Price, 21, was visiting a friend’s home when a boy who lived at the home returned with two friends. Price allegedly tried to fight the boy who lived at the home. The three boys got in a vehicle and left. Price reportedly followed the vehicle. When Price pulled up next to the boys’ vehicle, he allegedly opened fire. Another vehicle was reportedly struck in the shooting, while the boys were able to get away and call the police. No one was injured in the incident.

Price was charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle, a 10-year felony; malicious destruction of personal property between $1,000 and $20,000, a five-year felony; three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, a four-year felony; and related felony weapons offenses. He was arraigned in the 41A District Court in Shelby Township on Oct. 30 before Magistrate James Verploeg, who set bond at $500,000 cash or surety only.

According to court records, Price pleaded not guilty and was referred for a mental health evaluation.

“Violence of any kind in our community is unacceptable, and we take these incidents extremely seriously,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido is quoted as saying in a press release. “This reckless and dangerous behavior could have had tragic consequences, and we are grateful no one was injured. My office will work tirelessly to hold the individual accountable.”

Price’s attorney, William Barnwell, declined to comment on the case.

A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 9:00 a.m. before District Court Judge Douglas Shepherd.