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EASTPOINTE — A Detroit man faces life in prison after allegedly driving to the home of his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend and shooting him in the chest, nearly killing him, before barricading himself at his own home and shooting through the front door at responding officers.
The suspect is Shawn Davidson, 53. He was arraigned at the 38th District Court in Eastpointe before Magistrate Mark Makoski on charges that include six counts of assault with intent to murder — a life felony — plus seven counts of felony firearm, a two-year felony.
He is also charged with one count of discharge of a firearm inside a building, a 10-year felony; one count of carrying a concealed weapon, a five-year felony; and one count of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, a five-year felony.
His bond was set at $2 million cash or surety, and if released, Davidson is not to leave the state or consume any drugs or alcohol and must wear a steel tether with home confinement and no access to weapons or firearms. He is also forbidden from contacting the victim or witnesses.
According to records with the court, Davidson’s attorney is Robyn Kennedy. She did not return requests for comment by press time.
The original incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 3, when Eastpointe police officers were dispatched to the 15000 block of Nine Mile Road on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was expected to make a full recovery, as of press time.
Police learned that the victim was in a relationship with an ex-girlfriend of the suspect and that the suspect was not happy about it. Davidson had reportedly approached the victim wearing a wig, pink tight pants, a pink shirt and black jacket. The victim told police it was obvious the suspect was wearing a disguise. The victim and suspect had a brief exchange of words, and then the suspect reportedly produced a black handgun and took a single shot at the victim, piercing his chest.
The suspect then fled the scene on foot, out of view of security cameras. Eastpointe detectives and the Eastpointe Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit were able to identify the suspect and his location. A search warrant was obtained for the suspect’s residence in the 17000 block of Albion Street in Detroit.
Once there, officers attempted to gain entry to the house, at which point the suspect allegedly fired one round at them through the front door. The bullet missed the officers, who were located on the front porch. The officers didn’t return fire because they didn’t have a clear view of the suspect. Instead, they took up a defensive position and were able to negotiate with the suspect to surrender.
In a statement, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido commended the officers.
“We are grateful for the bravery of our police officers, who face danger head-on to protect and serve,” Lucido said. “Their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe deserves our deepest respect and appreciation.”
Eastpointe Police Lt. Alexander Holish said in an email that it’s a sad turn of events.
“Break-ups or infidelity can take an emotional toll on a person, but it is important to remember that with time, the pain subsides. Trying to take someone’s life over it is an extremely wrong decision. If anyone struggles with suicidal or homicidal thoughts, please seek help. There are hotlines that are set up to assist people who struggle mentally,” Holish said.
He continued: “When a person is taking someone else’s life, they are ending their own, as well. Numerous people are spending their lives in prison because they have been convicted of a homicide, and are regretting their actions every day. But it is too late for them. They will never be able to live life to the fullest.”
