A bloody gang war has erupted in Detroit’s streets as seven members of the Vice Lords gang were charged in a gang-related shooting.
According to the indictment, on May 7, 2015, the defendants shot four individuals from the same family to maintain and improve their positions in the Traveling Vice Lords.
The defendants, who are all from Detroit, are accused of using firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence, and are also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering.
The seven Vice Lord members charged with crimes stemming from this incident are:
- Antonio Clark, aka Cheeto, 25, of Detroit, is charged with attempted murder in aid of racketeering, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence and being a felon in possession of firearms;
- Aramis Wilson, aka Ace, 24, of Detroit, is charged with attempted murder in aid of racketeering, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence and being a felon in possession of firearms;
- Tyrone Price, aka Price, 26, of Detroit, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence;
- Jonathan Kinchen, aka Deago, 22, of Detroit, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence;
- Kojuan Lee, aka Juan, 19, of Detroit, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence;
- Kirshean Nelson, 18, of Detroit, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence;
- Dion Robinson, aka Doggy, 37, of Detroit, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and use and carry of firearms during and in relation to a crime of violence.
The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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