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Romulus Father Accused of Firing Outside Middle School Rants at Arraignment, Held Without Bond

Officials credit a swift lockdown for preventing injuries before a Jan. 20 hearing.

Overview

  • Shawntez Marshaun Gregory, 44, allegedly fired multiple shots about a foot from Romulus Middle School after being denied entry to get his son, with no injuries reported.
  • Romulus police arrested him within minutes near the main entrance and recovered a handgun as the campus went into lockdown.
  • Prosecutors charged him with false report or threat of terrorism, intentional threat to a school, several weapons offenses, and two felony firearm counts.
  • In a virtual arraignment, Gregory swore at Judge Lisa Martin, refused to identify himself, and put his fingers in his ears; he was ordered held without bond and is due back Jan. 20.
  • Court statements referenced prior trespass complaints and an alleged previous kidnapping of his son in violation of court orders; the district had barred him from its buildings, and relatives say he has schizophrenia.