Man arraigned in Eastpointe for allegedly killing brother

EASTPOINTE — A 42-year-old man was arraigned June 20 in connection with a fatal shooting in Eastpointe that took place several days prior.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. June 16, a male entered the Eastpointe Police Department and stated that his uncle was possibly murdered in a home in the 16000 block of Stricker Avenue, in the general area of Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, according to a press release from the department.

Officers and detectives conducted an investigation at the home and were able to locate the suspect, who was then interviewed and taken into custody. Officers also located signs of foul play.

A press release sent by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office June 20 stated that the suspect, identified as 42-year-old McKinnley Hearon, had told officers his brother was not home, but police said the body was located behind the house. The Prosecutor’s Office stated in a press release that McKinnley Hearon shot his brother after an argument.

Hearon is facing charges of second-degree murder, a lifetime felony; tampering with evidence, a 10-year felony; lying to police officers, a four-year felony; and felony firearm, a two-year felony. He was arraigned June 20 in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe by Magistrate Mark Makoski, who set bond at $2 million cash or surety, and if released, he must wear a GPS steel cuff tether and have no access to firearms. He was also referred to Macomb County Community Mental Health for an evaluation.

Hearon is scheduled for a probable cause hearing at 1 p.m. June 28 and a preliminary exam at 1 p.m. July 5, both in the 38th District Court in Eastpointe. At press time, he did not have an attorney listed.

“Violence in the family is devastating and unacceptable,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement. “What happened in this instance is a tragedy.”