Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Robert Johnson testifies David Eddie Collins shot him during preliminary exam Wednesday in 67th District Court.
David Eddie Collins sat in an orange jumpsuit and chains shaking his head Wednesday as Robert Johnson testified that Collins broke into his home, robbed him and shot him April 14 in Fenton Township. Johnson said he and Collins, 23, of Flint, exchanged gunfire that day on the 13000 block of Linden Road in the preliminary exam in front of Judge Mark McCabe in 67th District Court in Flint. “I was trying to kill him because he was in my house trying to kill me,” Johnson told the court. “It was my life or his life.” McCabe bound the case over to circuit court after hearing Johnson’s testimony. The date on the next court appearance was not immediately available. After Johnson gave his testimony, he walked by Collins and Collins became visibly …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
It appeared police were collecting more evidence from the scene.
Several Genesee County Sheriff's Department cars were parked on the scene of Saturday's Fenton Township shooting on Tuesday. Police said there was nothing new in the investigation and declined to comment further. It appeared officers were collecting evidence from the scene. One officer was looking closely at the front door of the home, which still had blood showing Sunday morning after what police believe may have been a shootout Saturday night at the home on the 13000 block of Linden Road. There were police dogs on scene. There was also a bag of what appeared to be clothing sitting near a police car. Police arrived around 12:30 p.m. and stayed on the scene for several hours. Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Terence Green said …
Many residents shocked to hear about shooting, robbery in Fenton Township.
Despite the recent Fenton Township shooting, violent crimes remain low in Fenton, according to reports, and many local residents said they feel safe living in the area, but do have concerns. Fenton had 15 violent crimes in 2010, according to FBI statistics, while Linden had one. Numbers for 2011 have not yet been released. Here is the rundown of 2010 crimes in Fenton: "Violence is rare in the area. We are 100 percent positive this (the Fenton Township Shooting) was not random. They were targeted," said Genesee County Sheriff's Department Capt. Terence Green. There were 29 violent crimes in Fenton in 2009 including two rapes, eight robberies and 19 aggravated assaults. Linden had one robbery. In 2008, Fenton had 18 violent crimes, including…
Monday, April 16, 2012
Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Terence Green said at least six bullets were fired from two different guns.
Police are looking into new leads and checking area hospitals for gunshot victims as the Fenton Township shooting and robbery investigation continues. Genesee County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Terence Green said officers were following up on new leads that had just come in Monday evening. “We are 100 percent certain this was not random. They were going for the victim,” Green said. Green said three suspects broke into the Fenton Township home on the 13000 block of Linden Road Saturday and at least six shots were fired from two different guns from both inside and outside the home. Homeowner Randy Johnson said his son Robert Johnson, 23, was alone in the home around 10:30 p.m. Saturday when men broke in through the back door and demanded …
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Randy Johnson said his son was shot twice Saturday night by men who broke into his home on Linden Road.
Three men broke into a Fenton Township home seeking $5,000 that was posted in a picture on Facebook. The Fenton Township family is shocked after three men entered the home on the 13000 block of Linden Road Saturday and shot resident Robert Johnson in the back and leg after demanding the money and tearing apart boxes looking for it. Randy Johnson said his son Robert Johnson, 23, was alone in the home around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night when men broke in through the back door and demanded money. Randy Johnson said several shots were fired, including two that struck his son in the back and his leg and three shots that struck his dog. Both are back home recovering after receiving treatment. Randy Johnson said his son posted a picture of $5,000 in…
Robert Marr
11:18 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
I feel safe, but the recent shooting in extremely-safe-Linden proves that crime hath no boundaries. We're only a 20 minute drive from the most violent city in America. To think their crime can't, or won't come to our area would be irresponsible on my part. If it shows up, I'm ready. Here's hoping it never does, again. more ›