EASTPOINTE (WWJ) -- “The defendant is facing very serious felony charges. We believe the charges reflect dangerous conduct, and we will continue to pursue this case vigorously. The safety of the public and the interests of justice remain our top priority.”
That's the message from Macomb County Prosecutor's Pete Lucido, who's not too happy about the latest in the case of a woman charged in a deadly shooting outside an Eastpointe shoe store.
On Thursday, 20-year-old Lakylia Taylor appeared in Macomb County Circuit Court for a Pretrial Hearing before Judge Anthony Servitto.
According to a news release by Lucido's office, a motion by Taylor's defense attorney to reduce bond was granted over the "strong objection" of the assistant prosecuting attorney.
Taylor’s bond was previously set at $2.5 million cash/surety, no 10%. Judge Servitto lowered the bond to $250,000 cash/surety, no 10%.
If bond is posted, Taylor was ordered to remain under house arrest, with a GPS tether, and to have no contact with the victims in this case.
The shooting happened on May 4, according to Eastpointe Police, in the parking lot of the Footlocker at Kelly Rd. and 8 Mile Rd.
Prosecutors said Taylor’s brother got into a fight with another man, who was a CPL holder.
It's alleged Taylor ran back to her truck to get a handgun, returned to where the men were fighting, and shot the CPL holder and two of his friends.
Two of the three men who were shot died of their injuries.
Taylor fled, but was later arrested, officials said.
She's charged with second degree murder, assault with intent to murder, tampering with evidence, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm.
Taylor’s next scheduled court appearance is a pretrial hearing on Oct. 14.