A 16-year-old juvenile has been arraigned in connection with a shooting at Veterans Park in Warren.
The prosecutor’s office alleges that on Aug. 31, Robert Johnson and a 16-year-old male juvenile from Macomb set up a deal to buy drugs from Illya Green Jr. at Veterans Park.
During the transaction, Johnson and the juvenile produced handguns and took the drugs from Green, authorities say.
Green in turn fired multiple shots at the robbers, hitting the juvenile. The juvenile is recovering from his injuries.
"This alleged reckless behavior put the lives of everyone in the park at serious risk. Given the severity of the offenses, the juvenile involved will be tried as an adult to ensure full accountability for these dangerous and violent actions. In Macomb County, if a juvenile commits an adult crime, they will face adult charges," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The 16-year-old juvenile was charged with Armed Robbery, a up to life felony, Felony Firearm, a two year mandatory felony, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, up to life felony, and Carrying a Concealed Firearm, a five year felony.
He was arraigned late last week in 37th Warren District Court where visiting Judge Denis LeDuc set bond at $500,000 cash/surety. If released the juvenile is to wear a GPS tether and have no contact with any crime witnesses or co-defendants.
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Sept. 24.
Earlier, Robert Johnson, 18, and Illya Green, Jr., 22, were arraigned on multiple charges in connection with the same incident.
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