Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has charged 41-year-old Anthony Louis Ward with Second Degree Murder, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, and two counts of Felony Firearm in the shooting death of Deevon Brown in Pontiac.

The Shooting

According to investigators, residents on Pontiac’s north end reported gunfire on the morning of November 15. Multiple bullets struck a home, and when deputies searched the area, they found Brown’s body hidden under a deck at a nearby house.

Detectives used video surveillance and Flock license plate reader data to identify Ward’s vehicle and movements before and after the shooting, ultimately naming him as the primary suspect.

Prosecutor Statement

“My thoughts are with Deevon Brown’s loved ones as they mourn their loss,” Prosecutor McDonald said. “Thanks to the good work of law enforcement and the cooperation of witnesses, we will be able to pursue accountability in this case.”

Charges

• Second Degree Murder — punishable by life or any term of years
• Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm — up to 5 years in prison and/or $5,000 fine
• Felony Firearm (2 counts) — 2-year mandatory sentence each, served consecutively

Ward is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

ANTHONY WARD’S CRIMINAL HISTORY

Court records show Ward has a documented pattern of repeat criminal conduct in Oakland County over recent years, including both felony and misdemeanor-level arrests.

2023 – Felony OWI (3rd Offense) & Driving While License Suspended

• Charge: Operating While Intoxicated – 3rd Offense (Felony)
• Offense Date: February 5, 2023
• Outcome: Case dismissed in July 2023

He was also charged with Driving While License Suspended/Revoked/Denied – 2nd Offense from the same incident date.

2022 – Multiple Misdemeanor Cases

All from January 28, 2022, handled by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office:

Trespassing on Private and Public Property

• Charge Level: Misdemeanor
• Outcome: Dismissed by party (May 25, 2022)

Resisting Police Officer or Firefighter

• Charge Level: Misdemeanor
• Outcome: Dismissed by party (May 25, 2022)

Disorderly Person / Loitering

• Charge Level: Misdemeanor
• Outcome: Pled guilty to amended charge
• Sentence: $425 total fine (fines, state costs, misc. fees)

Pattern Overview

The records outline:

• A felony OWI arrest in 2023
• Multiple dismissed misdemeanor cases
• A guilty plea for a loitering/disorderly conduct offense
• Incidents involving police resistance, trespassing, and public disturbance

While several charges were dismissed, the frequency and nature of the incidents show a continued pattern of police contact and escalating behavior leading up to the 2025 homicide case now being pursued by prosecutors.

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