Woman faces 15 charges in domestic violence shooting case in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — An argument between a woman and her boyfriend escalated dangerously when the woman allegedly slashed her boyfriend with a knife and then attempted to shoot him.

Tiana Luckett, 34, of Detroit, was arraigned on 15 counts by Magistrate Mark Makoski in the 38th District Court July 26.

Among the charges: one count each of assault with intent to murder, a life felony; discharge of a firearm in a building, a 10-year felony; assault with intent to cause great bodily harm less than murder, a 10-year felony; possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a five-year felony; possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, a five-year felony; careless discharge of a firearm causing property damage over $50, a one-year misdemeanor; and domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor.

She also faces two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, a four-year felony, and six counts of felony firearm, a two-year mandatory felony. Luckett is being charged as a habitual second offender. Her bond was set at $750,000 cash or surety.

Luckett’s attorney, Robyn Kennedy, did not return a request for comment by press time.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 4:20 a.m. July 25 at an apartment complex on Nine Mile Road near Cushing Avenue in Eastpointe. Investigators believe Luckett and her boyfriend were arguing when Luckett allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and slashed at him. The boyfriend reportedly tried to defend himself.

Luckett then allegedly grabbed a gun and fired a shot, which missed the boyfriend and penetrated the wall of the apartment, entering the neighboring unit. The two people in the adjoining apartment were unharmed.

“Luckily, no one was struck by the bullet,” said Eastpointe Police Detective Lt. Alexander Holish. “It is extremely dangerous to discharge a firearm when not on the range.”

Holish also took the opportunity to remind gun owners that they must be responsible and keep firearms locked away in a safe and secure place where children cannot access them.

He also noted that those who find themselves in abusive relationships can turn to resources such as the Eastpointe Police Department or agencies like Turning Point. The 24-hour hotline for Turning Point is (586) 463-6990. If one feels their life is in danger, they should call 911.

Peter Lucido, the Macomb County prosecutor, said that work remains to be done.

“We must hold individuals accountable for their actions, especially when those actions result in harm or endanger lives,” Lucido said in a prepared statement. “Our goal is to seek justice for the victims while addressing the broader issues of domestic violence within our community.”

The Eastpointe Police Department can be reached by calling (586) 445-5100.