OXFORD, Mich. (WJRT) – A Flint native with a history of gun crimes is facing 19 charges from a deadly crime spree and triple shooting in Oxford on Christmas Eve.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Malik Letroy Webb was arraigned Saturday on several charges stemming from a “random” crime spree along Ray Road between Lapeer and Oxford roads.
Investigators say Webb was “just passing through the community” when he shot three people and committed several other crimes “at multiple locations” around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The crime spree allegedly started when Webb pulled into a parking lot and hit a pole near the intersection of Lapeer and Oakwood roads north of Oxford. He backed up, nearly hit another car and pulled forward into the pole again.
Authorities say Webb pointed a handgun at two women who stopped to ask if he was OK. He then took off southbound on Lapeer Road into Oxford.
Webb drove into a tree along Ray Road east of Lapeer Road. Police say 71-year-old Dr. Barbara Wolf, a clinical psychologist with McLaren Health Care, and her 39-year-old daughter stopped to help.
Investigators say Webb ran up to their vehicle, tried to get inside and opened fire on the women when they tried to get away.
A short time later, another 39-year-old woman came across Webb’s crash and stopped to help. He allegedly ran up to her vehicle, displayed the handgun, demanded her keys and told the woman to get inside the vehicle with him.
The woman ran away when Webb attempted to drive off in her vehicle, but he was unable to operate it. The 39-year-old woman told investigators that she heard gunshots while she was running off.
A third vehicle with a 56-year-old Oxford man and a 54-year-old woman inside drove up to the scene and stopped to offer help. Webb allegedly ran up to the vehicle, claimed that people needed help, climbed onto the running board and again attempted to get inside the rear door.
The 56-year-old man pried Webb off the vehicle and drove off. However, Webb allegedly shot him in the arm during the altercation.
Wolf was pronounced dead hours after the shooting at an area hospital. The other two shooting victims also were hospitalized and one of them remained in serious condition with multiple injuries Saturday.
The sheriff’s office later talked with a 39-year-old woman in a nearby park and ride lot, who said Webb put a gun to her head in a failed attempt to carjack her.
“This vile and disturbing violent act is so heinous on multiple levels and the suspect deserves to be held fully accountable and never see the light of day,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Police located Webb a short time after the shootings and alleged carjacking, along with the 9mm handgun he is accused of using to commit the crimes. He was arraigned Saturday on the following 19 charges:
- One count of felony murder during a carjacking.
- Three counts of assault with intent to murder.
- Three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.
- Carjacking.
- Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
- Possession of a firearm by a felon.
- Nine counts of possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony third offense.
Webb remained in the Oakland County Jail after arraignment Saturday with no bond offered while awaiting another hearing on Jan. 6 in Oakland County District Court. He faces life in prison with no chance of parole if convicted.
“This was a senseless murder and rampage, terrorizing seven different victims. I have authorized the highest possible charges, and my office will fight vigorously for justice for these victims,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
The crimes took place near the Oxford High School campus and the Oxford Meijer store. Investigators were still trying to determine what brought Webb to the Oxford area and why he allegedly went on a crime spree.
“This is another tragic case where a convicted felon with past weapon offenses was out too early and in a position to hurt others,” Bouchard said. “There must be changes in our criminal justice system that prevents people who have been caught carrying and using weapons illegally from simply being cycled back out to harm others.”
Michigan Department of Corrections records show Webb was released from prison on July 1 after serving over 5.5 years for weapons offenses in Genesee County from 2018. He also pleaded guilty to having a weapon while in prison.
Webb previously served over two years in prison for an unrelated incident in 2015 involving reckless use of a firearm in Genesee County.
Authorities in Oxford are reeling after a tragic Christmas Eve shooting spree that left multiple people dead and injured. The suspect, a 32-year-old man from Flint, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges in connection with the incident.
According to officials, the shooting spree began late on Christmas Eve in a residential neighborhood in Oxford. The suspect allegedly opened fire on multiple victims, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time.
Police responded to the scene and were able to apprehend the suspect after a brief standoff. He is currently in custody and is expected to face charges including murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses.
The community of Oxford is in shock and mourning in the wake of this senseless violence. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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