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CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Suspect arrested in connection with shooting of rapper Skilla Baby
A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting that injured Detroit rapper Skilla Baby, Redford Township Police reported. The shooting happened about 7 p.m. on May 22 in the area of Eight Mile Road and Beech Daly Road, with multiple rounds fired toward an SUV. In the aftermath, Trevon Gardner, known in the entertainment world as Skilla Baby, crashed the SUV he was driving. Gardner had three gunshot wounds as a result of the incident and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Multiple shell casings were found in the area, and the vehicle had several bullet holes. Redford police said in a follow up report they were able to identify a suspect vehicle through the assistance of Detroit Police Department, Western Wayne Special Operations Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The registered owner of that vehicle was taken into custody Wednesday by Detroit police. A search warrant was served at his home in Detroit, during which a firearm was recovered. Felony weapons offenses are pending and will be reviewed by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is continuing, and police ask that anyone with information on the case contact Detective Ed French at 313-387-2579. Information can also be shared anonymously at MI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP. The above video originally aired on May 23.
CBS News
28-05-2025
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- CBS News
Woman, 28, charged with violating gun storage law in shooting of Michigan high school student
A woman is charged after a teen brought an unsecured gun to school, resulting in another student being shot earlier this month at Thurston High School, police say. According to the Redford Township Police Department, the 28-year-old, whose name was not released, is charged with violating the firearms safe storage law. If convicted, she could face up to five years in prison or up to $5,000 in fines. She was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court in June. Police say that while sitting on the bus, the teen was allegedly handling the weapon when it discharged, striking the student in the left hand. The student was taken to the hospital and was expected to be OK. Police say the woman is related to the teen who brought the gun. The teen was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, careless discharge of a firearm causing injury and possession of a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. "Something as simple as a gun lock will help save lives," said Chief Jennifer Mansfield in a statement. "All gun owners are responsible for doing their part." Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Officer Erica Plymel at eplvmel@ or 313-387-2549. The video above previously aired on May 8, 2025.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby's head grazed in drive-by shooting in Redford Township, police say
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby was injured during a shooting in which over 20 rounds were fired toward the vehicle he was driving Thursday evening in Redford Township, according to police. The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Trevon Gardner, was reported in stable condition Friday "and should make a full recovery," the Redford Township Police Department said in a statement. The emergency call about 7 p.m. sent police officers to the area of Eight Mile Road and Beech Daly after an SUV crashed into a building. The driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time. Police said in their report they determined over 20 rounds were fired toward the vehicle before the suspect ran off. A witness took the wounded driver to a local hospital. Gardner "suffered three non-fatal gunshot wounds before crashing his vehicle," police said. Multiple sources reported that the rapper was grazed in the head and shot in the leg. CBS News Detroit observed multiple shell casings and the vehicle with several bullet holes when at the scene. Police are still investigating and ask that anyone with information on the case contact Detective Ed French at 313-387-2579. Information can also be shared anonymously at MI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP.
CBS News
08-05-2025
- CBS News
Teen charged in shooting of Detroit-area student at Thurston High School
Shooting on school bus under investigation in Redford Township and other top stories Shooting on school bus under investigation in Redford Township and other top stories Shooting on school bus under investigation in Redford Township and other top stories A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the shooting of a Thurston High School student Wednesday in Redford Township, Michigan. The teen, whose name was not released, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, careless discharge of a firearm causing injury, and possession of a weapon in a weapons-free school zone. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, he was arraigned on Thursday and received a $5,000/10% bond. The teen must not have contact with the victim and must not possess firearms. Prosecutors say the teen brought an unsecured gun to the school. While sitting on the bus, the teen was allegedly handling the weapon when it discharged, striking the student in the left hand. The student was taken to the hospital and was listed in stable condition on Wednesday. Authorities said the school canceled classes on Thursday in response to the shooting.
CBS News
08-05-2025
- CBS News
Michigan man convicted of purchasing Glock switches from Russian website
Shooting on school bus under investigation in Redford Township and other top stories Shooting on school bus under investigation in Redford Township and other top stories Shooting on school bus under investigation in Redford Township and other top stories A Michigan man has been convicted of charges relating to possession of machine guns and failing to keep federal firearms license records. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan related the details of the case and jury verdict in a press release issued Thursday. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Detroit Office teamed up for the announcement. Chase Farmer, 26, of St. Clair Shores, was convicted after a week-long jury trial before U.S. District Judge Gershwin Drain on charges of illegally importing, possessing, and transferring machine guns, as well as failing to keep proper records as a federal firearms licensee. Evidence presented at trial established that in 2020, Chase Farmer applied for and received a license to deal in firearms. His business was called Shall Not Be Infringed LLC. Although Farmer did not have a license to import firearms, including machine guns, he placed four orders on a now-defunct Russian website for machine gun conversion devices such as Glock switches and drop-in auto sears, the press release said. The purchases were made in Russian currency with an alias used. Prosecutors then explained that Farmer purchased and received about 30 machine gun conversion devices, but was unable to account for 28 of them when the ATF searched his home and business in 2022. After deliberating for about an hour, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on all counts. "Machinegun conversion devices gravely endanger our community by turning semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic machineguns. Chase Farmer sought out the ability to deal and manufacture firearms, but he flagrantly ignored his responsibility to follow the law," U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. said in the press release. Sentencing will take place this summer. Farmer faces up to 10 years in prison.
