What to know:
- John Lashawn Benson, 21, of Oak Park, was charged in connection with the Oct. 30 fatal shooting at a Spirit Halloween in Madison Heights.
- Police say Benson and Anthony Thompson, 21, of Detroit, argued near the store entrance before Benson allegedly shot Thompson several times; no bystanders were injured.
- Benson faces first-degree murder and felony-firearm charges. He was arraigned Nov. 2, denied bond, and is due back in court Nov. 18.
- Benson’s wife said he fired in self-defense after Thompson allegedly confronted him and reached into his pocket; police said a 9mm handgun was recovered at the scene.
The Oak Park man who was arrested following a deadly shooting at a Spirit Halloween in Madison Heights on Friday has been charged.
The shooting happened at the Spirit Halloween on John R. Road between 13 and 14 Mile Roads at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 30.
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