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2 charged in shooting, attempted drug deal at Warren park

Robert Johnson and Illya Green Jr. (WDIV)

WARREN, Mich. – Two men are facing multiple felonies in connection with an armed robbery and shooting in Warren.

It happened Aug. 31 in a parking lot outside Veterans Memorial Park. According to authorities, 18-year-old Robert Johnson and a 16-year-old boy set up a deal to buy drugs from 22-year-old Illya Green Jr. During the deal, the two teens reportedly produced handguns and stole the drugs from Green, who allegedly fired multiple shots at the teens.

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The 16-year-old was struck and remains in critical condition.

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Johnson was charged with armed robbery, felony firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

Green was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, delivery of a controlled substance and felony firearm.

Bond was set for both men at $500,000 each.


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