A 32-year-old man was arraigned for first degree murder, three counts of felony firearm and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon after he allegedly shot and killed an innocent man in Royal Oak on July 31st.
Police say Nathaniel Joshua-Olsen Rockwell shot 65-year-old Gregory Hill of Southfield at the Devon Park Apartments located at 13 Mile Road and Crooks after Rockwell got into a verbal altercation with somebody else.
Rockwell lived at the apartments and got into an argument with another tenant at the complex. During the argument, Rockwell retrieved a handgun from his car and turned his attention to the innocent 65-year-old victim after the other tenant involved in the altercation fled.
Rockwell shot the victim who was working as a maintenance employee and despite life-saving measures administered he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rockwell was denied bond.
“This was a senseless act of horrific violence. We extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” said Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore. “Thankfully, due to the swift actions of our officers, the suspect was apprehended quickly before he could harm anyone else.”
