Man faces 10 felonies for shooting girlfriend after argument over their relationship, police say
DETROIT – A Clinton Township man is facing 10 felony charges after police say he shot his girlfriend in front of their small child after an argument about their relationship. A 25-year-old Mount Clemens woman spoke with Macomb County deputies around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday about a fight with her boyfriend police said.
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