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Two 19-Year-Olds Charged With Open Murder in Proud Lake Killing as Bond Is Denied

Investigators say the 19-year-old victim knew both suspects.

Overview

  • Dshaun Omar Hatton-Street of Romulus and Stephan Larryl Shaw of Taylor were arrested on open murder and felony firearms charges in the death of Andre Sontay Avant Jr.
  • The suspects were arraigned in Novi's 52-1 District Court and ordered held without bond in the Oakland County Jail.
  • Deputies say Avant, 19, knew both men, and none of the three had a known connection to the Proud Lake area where a park visitor found the body on Feb. 16.
  • An autopsy determined Avant died from a gunshot wound to the head and ruled the death a homicide.
  • A third person initially taken into custody was released, and court dates are set for a March 11 probable cause conference and a March 18 preliminary exam.