(WWJ) - A Clinton Township man is facing murder charges after authorities say he killed his child's mother.
23-year-old Jaion Barnes, of Clinton Township, is accused of fatally shooting his child's mother, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Authorities said Barnes shot the victim on Jan. 15 when he went to the Peachtree Apartments in Clinton Township during "a child exchange of their two-year-old."
Barnes allegedly left the scene following the murder and turned himself in to the police, the press release said.
Macomb County Prosecutor
Barnes was charged with Second Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felony Firearm, which are all felonies, as well as Domestic Violence Second Offense, which is a misdemeanor. Second Degree Murder is a life felony. Barnes has also been charged as a "violent habitual fourth offender" which is a mandatory 25 year minimum sentence.
"This Domestic Violence tragedy has caused profound pain and irreparable harm to this child and the victim's family," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said. "Our commitment is unwavering in seeking justice and holding the perpetrator accountable."
Barnes was arraigned in 41B Clinton Township District Court. Bond was set at $750,000 cash/surety. The next court date has not been scheduled, according to the press release.
