STERLING HEIGHTS (WWJ) -- Sterling Heights police are asking for tips as they search for fugitive wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in the city last week.
Police said it happened on October 7, at warehouse/business plaza on Millett Avenue, near 15 Mile Rd. and Mound Rd.
Officers responded to a 911 call about possible gunfire to find the victim, 41-year-old Randy Abro of Utica, who'd been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following further investigation, police identified two suspects in the shooting: 41-year-old Kenneth Morgan, and 31-year-old Jerome Eursher.
Morgan, a Warren resident, was tracked down and arrested on Friday by the Sterling Heights PD Special Response Team (SRT), with help from the Warren PD SWAT Team, the FBI – Macomb County Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force.
Morgan was arraigned in 41-A District Court in Sterling Heights on Monday on charges of felony murder, felony firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of firearms by a prohibited person and habitual offender - fourth notice. His bond was set at $2 million, cash or surety, and his next court appearance was set for November 2.
Kenneth Morgan
(Credit: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)
“This murder is tragic. It is tragic for the victim's family and friends, whom we give our deepest condolences. It is also tragic for the community at large," said Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido, in a statement. "Many thanks for the hard work of law enforcement in gathering evidence to prosecute this crime. This type of crime has no place in our community, and we will continue to hold offenders accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
As of Monday afternoon, police were still looking for Eursher, who has a homicide warrant out for his arrest.
He is described as a black male, 6 feet tall and 200 lbs. Police noted that he has ties to both the Detroit and Cleveland, Ohio areas.
While police are asking for help from the public to help find him, police warn that Eursher should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees Eursher should not approach or confront him, but should immediately call 911.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts should call the SHPD Detective Bureau at 586-446-2825 or the department's main line at 586-446-2801.
Police did not say what that motive was, or what may have led up to the shooting.
