WARREN, Mich. – The Warren Police Department has released additional information about two separate fatal shootings that occurred early Aug. 9, with prosecutors declining to authorize charges in both cases after determining the shootings were justified.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office determined on Wednesday (Aug. 12) that the two shootings involved defense of self or others.
Both people who fired the shots have been released from police custody.
The first shooting happened at about 2:05 a.m. at a home in the 26000 block of Newport Avenue.
Officers found a 28-year-old man dead in the backyard with a gunshot wound.
According to investigators, the man had assaulted his 63-year-old father following a verbal argument and threatened to kill people at the scene.
His 25-year-old brother, who is a valid concealed pistol license holder, fired a gun during the incident, striking the 28-year-old man.
Officers and other responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
After reviewing the evidence, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office declined to authorize charges, determining the shooting was justified in defense of another person.
The second fatal shooting occurred about 3:15 a.m. at a home in the 24000 block of Stewart Avenue.
Police found a 40-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officials determined he had arrived uninvited at his former girlfriend’s home, assaulted her, and aggressively confronted her current boyfriend.
The boyfriend, a 33-year-old concealed pistol license holder, shot the man during the confrontation.
The prosecutor’s office reviewed the investigation and declined to authorize charges, citing self-defense.
Both shootings occurred within about an hour of each other and have renewed concerns from police about the dangers of domestic violence.
The Warren Police Department said it continues to address domestic violence through its Operation Cycle Break initiative.
The program is designed to intervene in domestic disputes before they escalate into serious or deadly violence.
According to police, the initiative includes specialized lethality assessments, increased support for victims through community partners such as Turning Point Macomb, and targeted intervention strategies.
Police are urging anyone experiencing domestic violence in Warren to report it and seek help through available community resources.
The department said early intervention can support victims and potentially prevent domestic disputes from escalating into violence.