Canton Township, MI – A Wayne resident, found guilty of a fatal shooting in Canton Township, received a prison sentence last Friday, as reported by law enforcement officials.
Joseph Michael Slocum, Jr., who is 24 years old, received a sentence of 40 to 60 years in prison after admitting guilt to charges including second-degree murder and employing a firearm during the perpetration of a felony, as reported by law enforcement officials.
The police stated that Slocum killed his ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Veronica Crain, with fatal shots on February 16, 2024, around 9:30 p.m., at the Comfort Suites located on Haggerty Road, close to Ford Road.
The police stated that Slocum entered the hotel wielding a handgun and shot Crain in the head as she was performing her duties at the front desk.
Slocum, Jr., according to the police, exited the hotel and was hit twice by vehicles as he crossed from the southbound exit of Interstate 275 towards Ford Road on foot.
Police stated that he was discovered on the roadway by officers, severely injured.
He was later charged after the shooting, he was put behind bars.
"The police chief, Chad Baugh, expressed deep sympathy towards Veronica Crain's family and friends who still grapple with immense sorrow due to this horrific crime. He also acknowledged the dedication of the responding officers, detectives, along with Prosecutor Kym Worthy’s team, recognizing their relentless efforts toward achieving justice for Veronica,” he stated.
The Canton Police Department has advised victims of domestic violence to seek assistance from groups such as First Step by calling (734) 722-6800.
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