Suspect Arraigned In Fremont Shooting

Steven Skinner charged in local shooting

Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney, Worth Stay, announced that Steven Skinner of Fremont,  was arraigned on June 17 on a four-count criminal complaint. The charges stem from an  investigation into events that occurred at a residence in the city of Fremont on June 16, 2022. 

The defendant is charged with the following: 
• assault with intent to murder, in violation of MCL 750.83, a felony punishable by  life or any term of years in prison 
• felony firearm, in violation of MCL 750.277b, a felony punishable by 2 years in  prison to be served consecutively to any other sentence 
• possession of a firearm under the influence of alcohol, in violation of MCL  750.237(2), a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail 
• domestic violence, in violation of MCL 750.81(2), a misdemeanor punishable by  up to 93 days in jail 

​A probable cause conference is set for June 30, 2022, at 9:30 am. A preliminary examination is  tentatively set for July 7, 2022, at 1:30 pm. Both hearings are scheduled to be held at the 78th  District Court in White Cloud, Michigan. 
A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to please contact the Fremont Police Department at (231) 924- 2100. 

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