A Macomb County judge has cleared the way for Detroit siblings Dejuan Taylor, 22, and his sister, Lakylia Taylor, 20, to face trial in connection with a violent confrontation in the parking lot of the Eastpointe Footlocker on May 3, 2025, that left two men dead and another seriously wounded.
A hearing was held Monday, December 1, 2025, before Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Anthony R. Servitto on a defense Motion to Quash and Dismiss. Defense attorneys sought to throw out the bindover, arguing that the evidence did not support proceeding to trial. After reviewing the arguments, Judge Servitto denied the motion and set the case for a jury trial on June 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. An additional pretrial hearing is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
According to investigators, the incident began when Dejuan Taylor became involved in a physical fight with another man in the Footlocker parking lot. That man, who had a valid Michigan CPL and was carrying a registered handgun, was reportedly attempting to break up the confrontation. Detectives say that as the fight escalated, Lakylia Taylor ran to her vehicle to retrieve a handgun.
When she returned, the CPL holder and two of his friends were standing near Dejuan. Prosecutors allege that Lakylia opened fire on all three men. Two died from their injuries and the third survived. After the gunfire, prosecutors say Dejuan stood up, grabbed a magazine that had fallen to the ground, and fled the scene with his sister.
The charges against each defendant split sharply based on their alleged roles.
Charges Against Dejuan Taylor
• Tampering With Evidence, a felony punishable by up to 10 years
• Larceny under $200, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days
Charges Against Lakylia Taylor
• Second Degree Murder, punishable by any number of years up to life
• Assault With Intent to Murder, punishable by any term up to life
• Tampering With Evidence, up to 10 years
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon, up to five years
• Felony Firearm, two separate counts, each carrying a mandatory two-year sentence to be served consecutively
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido issued a statement following the court’s decision. He said the ruling allows his office to continue pursuing justice for the victims and their families.
“With the Court’s decision today to deny Defendant Lakylia Taylor’s Motion to Dismiss, we will move forward in our commitment to pursue justice on behalf of the victims and their families,” Lucido said.
The case will now enter a ramp-up period leading into next summer’s trial, with additional filings, evidence reviews, and pretrial motions expected before the January hearing.
Both defendants remain presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in court.
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