ROMULUS, Mich. — A 44-year-old Romulus man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he brought a handgun to Romulus Middle School and fired multiple rounds at the building while attempting to gain entry.
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According to the Romulus Police Department, the incident happened Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 9:53 a.m. Investigators say the man drove to the school and approached the front entrance, where he spoke to a school secretary through the intercom, demanding that his son be released immediately. The secretary recognized the man as someone who had previously been barred from school property and had a history of unstable behavior. While speaking with him, she realized he was armed with a handgun and immediately called 911.
The school was placed on lockdown and staff were informed that it was not a drill. Police say gunshots were then heard, prompting the secretary to drop to the floor while remaining on the phone with 911. She reported that the man was attempting to force entry by shooting at the front door locks. Officers arrived within minutes, took the suspect into custody, and recovered a revolver from the scene. Police say the cylinder contained seven spent rounds.
Authorities identified the suspect as Shawntez Marshaun Gregory, 44, of Romulus.
List Of Charges Filed Against Gregory
- False Report or Threat of Terrorism (Felony)
Maximum penalty: Up to 20 years in prison and/or $20,000.00 fine, plus reimbursement of government response costs - Schools – Intentional Threat to Commit Act of Violence Against School, School Employees or Students With Specific Intent to Carry Out or Overt Act Toward (Felony)
Maximum penalty: Up to 10 years in prison and/or $20,000.00 fine - Weapons – Carrying a Concealed Weapon (Felony)
Maximum penalty: Up to 5 years in prison and/or $2,500.00 fine, mandatory forfeiture of the weapon - Weapons Felony Firearm Related to False Report or Threat of Terrorism (Felony)
Mandatory penalty: 2 years in prison, to be served consecutively and preceding any sentence for the underlying felony, mandatory forfeiture of the weapon - Weapons Felony Firearm Related to Threat Against a School (Felony)
Mandatory penalty: 2 years in prison, to be served consecutively and preceding any sentence for the underlying felony, mandatory forfeiture of the weapon - Weapon-Free Schools – Possessing a Weapon (Misdemeanor)
Maximum penalty: Up to 93 days in jail and/or $2,000.00 fine, mandatory forfeiture of the weapon - Weapons – Firearms – Reckless Use (Misdemeanor)
Maximum penalty: Up to 90 days in jail and/or $500.00 fine, possible suspension of hunting privileges for up to 3 years
Police said Gregory had previously violated a Probate Court order that prohibited him from being on school property. Following those earlier incidents, the Romulus Community Schools superintendent issued a trespass notice formally barring him from all district property.
No students or staff were injured during the incident.
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- Josh
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