SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Shelby Township man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses after police say he fatally shot his stepfather inside the home they shared and then tried to prevent a witness from calling police.
Trevin Beemer, 38, was arraigned Friday (July 10) in 41-A District Court on charges that include first-degree premeditated murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, interfering with an electronic communications device causing injury or death, and several firearms-related offenses, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors allege the shooting occurred July 9 at the Shelby Township residence.
According to investigators, Beemer forcibly opened a gun case, obtained a firearm, and shot his stepfather multiple times inside the home.
Police also allege that after the shooting, Beemer attempted to remove a witness from the residence and prevented the witness from contacting law enforcement to report the incident.
In addition to the murder charge, Beemer faces multiple counts of felony firearm, discharge of a firearm in or at a building, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.
Prosecutors also filed a second-offense habitual offender notice, which could affect sentencing if he is convicted.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said the charges represent the maximum offenses supported by the evidence available at this stage of the investigation.
Beemer was denied bond and remains lodged in the Macomb County Jail.
He is scheduled to appear for a probable cause conference before Judge Stephen S. Sierawski in 41-A District Court on July 21 at 1 p.m.
The case remains under investigation.