FARMINGTON HILLS (WWJ) The suspect in a barricaded gunman situation in Farmington Hills that involved two children—resulting in shots fired at police officers and into the neighborhood — was charged with multiple felonies, including Assault with Intent to Murder.
The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office charged Dejuan Evans, 32 of Farmington Hills, on Monday with three counts of Assault with Intent To Murder, one count of Firearm by a Prohibited Person, two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, six counts of Felony Firearm Second or Subsequent Offense, and one count of Domestic Violence.
Prosecutors said officers responded to a report of a domestic violence assault in progress on Sunday (9/15) just before noon, in a subdivision near 12 Mile and Middlebelt. Evans allegedly assaulted the victim and “threatened her life” in front of her children. One of the children called 911. When officers arrived; the victim told them she had been assaulted and her kids were still inside.
According to Farmington Hills Police, the victim’s children are six and 14-years-old from a previous relationship.
Officers tried to enter the home to arrest Evans, prosecutors said.
“The defendant pointed a rifle and later shot multiple times at officers,” the press release from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office read.
The defendant barricaded himself in the home with the children, according to prosecutors.
At some point, the children were able to escape the house without physical injuries.
“We had been trying to communicate and encourage a peaceful surrender for everybody, that nobody needed to get hurt and we were unsuccessful at getting the message through to (the suspect),” Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said during Sunday’s news conference. “He opened the front door and opened fire…numerous rounds from his AR- style weapon. I believe it was an AK-47….”
After he opened the door; an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office SWAT swiper hit him with a single shot and “stopped the threat”, Bouchard said.
The defendant was treated on scene—and remains in custody, under guard, at a medical facility, prosecutors said.
His condition was not released. Police and prosecutors also did not specify how badly the victim, 32, was injured during the initial assault.
Bouchard called the situation “very dangerous”. He said the bullets flew across Middlebelt, and struck properties on the other side of the road, south of the location, all of which are now crime scenes that had to be secured and processed. The neighbor's home was also hit. The residents had to shelter in place, he said.
The gunfire also struck five police cars, police said.
No one else was injured.
The Macomb County Special Investigation Unit is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
Assault with Intent to Murder is an up-to-life felony. Firearm Possession By A Prohibited Person is a felony punishable by up to five years behind bars and/or a fine of $5,000— and requires forfeiture of the weapon. Assault With A Dangerous Weapon carries up four years in prison and/or fine of $4,000 and DNA to be taken upon request; and Felony Firearm Second or Subsequent Offense has a five-year mandatory sentence. Domestic Violence is a misdemeanor, 93 days in jail or fine of up to $500.
“Law enforcement rushed into imminent danger, putting their own lives on the line to save the lives of the victim and her children,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in the press release. “I commend the quick thinking of law enforcement in bringing this extremely dangerous situation to an end. My office’s top priority is public safety, and we will prosecute individuals who threaten the safety of our community and the lives of others, including children and law enforcement officers, to the fullest extent of the law.”
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