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Full arraignment: Detroit man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend with semi-automatic rifle
A Detroit man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend. Keith Custer, 69, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of felon in possession of ammunition and three counts of felony firearm. Detroit police responded to a home in the 9300 block of Birwood on July 6 just after 2 a.m. for a report of an “unknown problem.” When officers arrived at the home, they found Latoya Reeves, 49, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and right hand. She was taken to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Custer is accused of firing a semi-automatic rifle at Reeves, killing her. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said Reeves was Custer’s girlfriend, and they were living together. He was arraigned in court on July 9.