DETROIT – A 43-year-old Detroit man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chrysler Elementary School janitor earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced charges against Kevin Flagg in the death of 25-year-old Devin Burns, also of Detroit, on Tuesday (July 14).
Detroit police officers responded about 5:17 p.m. July 3 to Chrysler Elementary School in the 1400 block of East Lafayette Street for a reported shooting.
Officers found Burns on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Prosecutors allege a verbal dispute between Flagg and Burns escalated into a physical altercation before Flagg pulled out a handgun and fired, fatally striking Burns.
Flagg has been charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of manslaughter, and two counts of felony firearm.
He was arraigned on July 11 in the 36th District Court and was given a $250,000 cash or surety bond.
During a bond redetermination hearing on July 13, the bond was reduced to $150,000 cash or surety.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 20 at 8:30 a.m.
The preliminary examination is scheduled for July 27 at 8:45 a.m.
The case remains pending.